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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
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Profiles49
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Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2 - District 2
County
LaTasha Carroway Quarles · Democrat▾
Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the candidate'. LaTasha Carroway Quarles is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
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Beatrice Cox · Republican▾
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District Judge, 169th Judicial District - District 2
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Paul LePak▾
Paul LePak is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Paul LePak's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Paul LePak is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Paul LePak's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Precinct Chair 101 - District 2
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Addie Baird▾
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Judge, County Court at Law 3 - District 1
County
John Gaunt Jr▾
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Precinct Chair 313
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Durwin Speidel▾
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Christina Demirs▾
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Bell County District Clerk
County
Lacey Martindale · Republican▾
Lacey Martindale is a Republican Party candidate for Bell County District Clerk in Texas. Lacey Martindale is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Lacey Martindale is a Republican Party candidate for Bell County District Clerk in Texas · Lacey Martindale is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County District Clerk - District 2
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Pam Blair · Republican▾
Pam Blair (Bell County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Pam Blair (Republican Party) is running for election for <strong Bell County District Clerk in Texas</strong . Blair is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Pam Blair (Bell County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Pam Blair (Republican Party) is running for election for <strong Bell County District Clerk in Texas</strong · Blair is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source] · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County Commissioner Precinct 4 - District 2
County
Louie Minor · Democrat▾
Louie Minor currently serves as Bell County Commissioner Precinct 4, having been sworn in on January 3, 2023. He is noted as the first openly gay and first Latino county commissioner in Texas. Minor is seeking re-election for this position in 2026; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
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Ernest Wilkerson is a Central Texas College Trustee for Place 7 and a former Killeen City Councilmember. He is currently running as a Democrat for Bell County Commissioner. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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Precinct Chair 313 - District 2
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Buck Major▾
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Precinct Chair 402
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Nick Perri▾
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Chris Bray▾
Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the candidate's. Chris Bray's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
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Killeen Independent School District, Place 5
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Brett Williams▾
Brett Williams is a member of the Killeen Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 5. He has served since assuming office in 2018, with his current term concluding in 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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Bell County Treasurer - District 2
County
Adriane Hodges · Republican▾
Adriane Hodges is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Adriane Hodges is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Adriane Hodges is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Adriane Hodges is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Killeen Independent School District, Place 4
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Michael Green▾
Michael Green is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Michael Green is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Michael Green is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Michael Green is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Angela Santos▾
Angela Santos - Ballotpedia Angela Santos (Democratic Party) <strong ran for election to the Guam Senate</strong . Angela Santos (Texas) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Angela Santos - Ballotpedia Angela Santos (Democratic Party) <strong ran for election to the Guam Senate</strong · Angela Santos (Texas) We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2
County
Nicola J. James · Democrat▾
Nicola J. James is listed in Ballot Brief election research, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. Nicola J; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Nicola J. James is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Nicola J. James is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Jessica A. Gonzalez · Democrat▾
Gonzalez (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Jessica A. Gonzalez (Democratic Party) ran for election for Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2 in Texas. Gonzalez was <strong on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Latasha Carroway Quarles (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, Texas, candidate 202
Priorities: Gonzalez (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Jessica A · Gonzalez (Democratic Party) ran for election for Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2 in Texas · Gonzalez was <strong on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Latasha Carroway Quarles (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Quarles was on the ballot in the ..
Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - District 2
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Gary D. Meyer · Republican▾
Meyer (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Gary D. Meyer (Republican Party) ran for election for Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in Texas. Meyer was <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1].
Priorities: Meyer (Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Gary D · Meyer (Republican Party) ran for election for Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in Texas · Meyer was <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1]
Judge, County Court at Law 1 - District 2
County
Paul Motz▾
No biographical information is available for Paul Motz in the provided research text. Paul Motz's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: No biographical information is available for Paul Motz in the provided research text · Paul Motz's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Precinct Chair 101
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Brandon Hall▾
Brandon Hall - Ballotpedia Redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections · Donald Trump& x27;s Cabinet · Education policy on Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia News · Policy in the states · Administrative state · Criminal justice policy · Education policy · Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Federalism · Brandon Hall (Texas State Board of Education member) - Ballotpedia Hall (Republican Party) <strong ran for e
Priorities: Brandon Hall - Ballotpedia Redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections · Donald Trump& x27;s Cabinet · Education policy on Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia News · Policy in the states · Administrative state · Criminal justice policy · Education policy · Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Federalism · Brandon Hall (Texas State Board of Education member) - Ballotpedia Hall (Republican Party) <strong ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 11.</strong He won in the general election on November 5, 2024 · Brandon Hall was born in Texas and lives in Parker County · He earned his bachelor’s degree in pastoral theology and spent five years ..
Theodore Duffield, a Republican, is a candidate for Bell County Judge in Texas. He is scheduled to appear on the Republican primary ballot on March 3, 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Theodore Duffield, a Republican, is a candidate for Bell County Judge in Texas · He is scheduled to appear on the Republican primary ballot on March 3, 2026 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
David Blackburn · Republican▾
David Blackburn is the incumbent Bell County Judge in Texas, currently holding office until December 31, 2026. A Republican, he is seeking re-election for Bell County Judge in the 2026 Texas Primary Election, having previously run for re-election for judge of the Bell County Court in 2022. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: David Blackburn is the incumbent Bell County Judge in Texas, currently holding office until December 31, 2026 · A Republican, he is seeking re-election for Bell County Judge in the 2026 Texas Primary Election, having previously run for re-election for judge of the Bell County Court in 2022 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Killeen Independent School District, Place 5 - District 2
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Joseph Baez▾
Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the. Joseph Baez is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
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Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
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Michael Tice · Republican▾
The provided research text for Michael Tice, a Republican candidate for Bell County Justice. Michael Tice is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: The provided research text for Michael Tice, a Republican candidate for Bell County Justice · Michael Tice is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Buddy Schwab · Republican▾
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Richard Sapp · Republican▾
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Democratic Party Chair
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Terry Mustapher · Democrat▾
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Brandy Byrd · Democrat▾
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Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2 - District 2
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Larry Wilkey · Republican▾
Larry Wilkey (Bell Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Larry Wilkey ran in the general election for Bell Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2 on <strong November 8, 2022</strong . Larry Wilkey is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Larry Wilkey (Bell Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Larry Wilkey ran in the general election for Bell Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2 on <strong November 8, 2022</strong · Larry Wilkey is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 2
County
Bobby Whitson · Republican▾
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Bell County Clerk
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Shelley Coston · Republican▾
Shelley Coston ran for re-election for Bell County Clerk in Texas in both. Shelley Coston is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Shelley Coston ran for re-election for Bell County Clerk in Texas in both · Shelley Coston is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2
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Stacey L. Wilson · Democrat▾
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Killeen Independent School District, Place 4 - District 2
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Lan Carter▾
Information about Lan Carter's professional background, education, and experience is not available in. Lan Carter is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information about Lan Carter's professional background, education, and experience is not available in · Lan Carter is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Marvin Rainwater▾
Marvin Rainwater has served as a member of the Killeen Independent. Marvin Rainwater is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Marvin Rainwater has served as a member of the Killeen Independent · Marvin Rainwater is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Precinct Chair 209 - District 2
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Kerry Owens▾
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Bell County Commissioner Precinct 4
County
Curtis Emmons · Republican▾
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Republican County Chair - District 2
County
Tony Canterino · Republican▾
Tony Canterino serves as a City Council Member for Harker Heights. Tony Canterino is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Tony Canterino serves as a City Council Member for Harker Heights · Tony Canterino is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Precinct Chair 311
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Jose Lujan▾
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Precinct Chair 311 - District 1
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David Carter▾
David Carter is a former nonpartisan member of the Nevada State Board of Education,. David Carter's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: David Carter is a former nonpartisan member of the Nevada State Board of Education, · David Carter's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bell County Treasurer
County
Gaylon Evans · Republican▾
Gaylon Evans currently serves as the Bell County Treasurer in Texas, an office she has held and for which she successfully ran for re-election in the 2022 Texas General Election. Her tenure as Treasurer extends until December 31, 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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John Mischtian (Bell County Court at Law No. We cannot provide a description for this page right now John Mischtian - Ballotpedia John Mischtian is a <strong judge for the Bell County Court at Law</strong (No. John Mischtian (Bell County Court at Law No.
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Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 - District 1
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Joseph Agee · Republican▾
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Patrick Patterson · Republican▾
Patrick Patterson is a member of the Manor Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 5, a position he assumed in November 2024. He is currently a Republican candidate for Bell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Texas for the 2026 election. He previously ran for Clay County Justice of the Peace District 3 in Arkansas and Mayor of Pelican Rapids in Minnesota.
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District Judge, 478th Judicial District - District 1
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Wade Faulkner▾
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