Sunrise Beach Village Mayor Rob Hardy announced Monday during Commissioners Court that he will run for Llano County Judge in the March 2026 primary election.
Hardy, who previously served on the Sunrise Beach City Council before being elected mayor in 2024, brings decades of leadership in the healthcare sector and a heart for community volunteerism.
His career includes high level management roles at multiple medical practices including Chief Operating Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, Regional Director at Catalyst Healthcare and Chief Administrative Officer at Austin Pathology Associates. He currently sits on the Llano County Hospital Authority Board and served as interim CEO of the Llano Regional Hospital during its transition away from Mid-Coast management.