The former children’s court Judge will trade in the bench for the Commissioner’s Court dais in January. Bexar County voters awarded the Democrat nearly 59% of the vote.
Democrat Peter Sakai said it offended him, his relatives and others. Republican Trish DeBerry said it was used to describe Sakai's refusal to relocate the county jail.
After 20 years of service, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff announced in October 2021 that he would not seek re-election. With the seat open, Judge Peter Sakai and former Precinct 3 County Commissioner Trish DeBerry fight for the county’s top spot.