Souli Asa Shanklin

Professional career

• The incumbent Constitutional County Judge for Edwards County, Texas, serving from 2023 through 2028, and is running for re‐election in the November 3, 2026 general election
• Shanklin, a Republican candidate, is the incumbent in the 2026 Edwards County Judge race, facing Democrat W. Andrew Barnebey in the November 3, 2026 general election

Education

Additional information

• He also ran in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
• Historic preservation: Restored and rededicated the Edwards County Courthouse in 2014.
• Judicial role: As County Judge, Shanklin presides over the Constitutional County Court and oversees county administration.
• Shanklin is a lifelong Edwards County resident and emphasizes responsible public finance, dependable services, and long‐term planning.
• Financial stewardship: Raised county reserves from $0 to $10 million and paid off all county debt.
• Property management: Paid off courthouse annex debt and restored the park building.
• His campaign theme is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
• focusing on building on existing successes while preparing for future needs.