Hays County

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed29
Profiles51

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Criminal District Attorney

Local
  • Alfonso Salazar · Democrat
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  • Kirsta Melton · Independent
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Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 1

County
  • Johnny Flores · Democrat
    Johnny Flores is a member of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas,. Johnny Flores is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Johnny Flores is a member of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, · Johnny Flores is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hays CISD Board of Trustees, Single Member District 1

Local
  • Raul Vela Jr.
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Hays CISD Board of Trustees, Single Member District 2

Local
  • Katy Armstrong
    Information on Katy Armstrong's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. The text indicates she ran for an at-large seat of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text. · Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text. · Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text.
  • Jose Luis Perez
    Jose Luis Perez is a candidate who ran for election to represent Area 3 on the Alvord Unified Board of Education in California. Jose Luis Perez's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three

Headwaters Municipal Utility District Board At-large (Hays County) - District 1

County
  • L. Fitzgerald
    Fitzgerald - Ballotpedia He <strong left office on January 1, 2023</strong . Fitzgerald (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Iowa Treasurer of State. Fitzgerald and Roby Smith running for Iowa treasurer on Nov; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Fitzgerald - Ballotpedia He <strong left office on January 1, 2023</strong · Fitzgerald (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Iowa Treasurer of State · Fitzgerald and Roby Smith running for Iowa treasurer on Nov
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Uhland City Council Place 2 - District 1

City
  • Mark A. Garonzik
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Hays CISD Board of Trustees, At-Large

Local
  • Alex Zavala
    Information on the candidate's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research. Alex Zavala's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Growth · Funding · Safety
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  • Ashlee Thurston
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Headwaters Municipal Utility District Board At-large (Hays County)

County
  • John Windom IV
    No biographical information available in the provided research text. John Windom IV 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: No biographical information available in the provided research text · John Windom IV is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • D. Crawford
    Crawford (Mayor of Ruidoso, New Mexico, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Lynn D. Crawford <strong ran for election to the Mayor of Ruidoso in New Mexico</strong . Crawford was on the ballot in the general election on March 3, 2026.[source] [1] Sarah Crawford - Ballotpedia The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
    Priorities: Crawford (Mayor of Ruidoso, New Mexico, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Lynn D · Crawford <strong ran for election to the Mayor of Ruidoso in New Mexico</strong · Crawford was on the ballot in the general election on March 3, 2026.[source] [1] Sarah Crawford - Ballotpedia The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled
  • Lynn Grebe
    Information about Lynn Grebe's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Lynn Grebe 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 Lynn Grebe's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Lynn Grebe is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hays CISD District 1

Local
  • Raul Vela Jr.
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Hays County Clerk

County
  • Cynthia A. Millonzi · Democrat
    Millonzi (Hays County Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Cynthia A. Millonzi (Democratic Party) is running for election for <strong Hays County Clerk in Texas. Millonzi is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source].
    Priorities: Millonzi (Hays County Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Cynthia A · Millonzi (Democratic Party) is running for election for <strong Hays County Clerk in Texas · Millonzi is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source]
  • Deedee Rodgers · Democrat
    Information on Deedee Rodgers' professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. She is a Democratic candidate for Hays County Clerk in Texas, on the ballot for the March 3, 2026 primary. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information on Deedee Rodgers' professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · She is a Democratic candidate for Hays County Clerk in Texas, on the ballot for the March 3, 2026 primary · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Nicholas “Nico” Costilla · Democrat
    Nicholas “Nico” Costilla is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Nicholas “Nico” Costilla 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.
    Priorities: Nicholas “Nico” Costilla is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Nicholas “Nico” Costilla is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • Cynthia Millonzi · Democrat
    Cynthia Millonzi has proven experience and aims to modernize local government for better service. Her public service approach focuses on investing in people, expanding access, strengthening fairness in government, and protecting the rights, dignity, and freedoms of every resident. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: investing in people · expanding access · strengthening fairness in government
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  • Nicholas Costilla · Democrat
    Nicholas Costilla, a Democrat, is a candidate for Hays County Clerk in. Nicholas Costilla 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.
    Priorities: Nicholas Costilla, a Democrat, is a candidate for Hays County Clerk in · Nicholas Costilla is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Dripping Springs City Council Place 2 - District 1

City
  • Ana Grace Husted
    Ana Grace Husted has years of experience attending council meetings and working on local policy. She is prepared to help manage growth responsibly, strengthen infrastructure, and ensure city decisions reflect resident priorities. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: manage growth responsibly · strengthen infrastructure · ensure city decisions reflect resident priorities
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Hays County Judge

County
  • Michelle Cohen · Democrat
    Michelle Cohen is a Democratic candidate who ran for an at-large seat on. Michelle Cohen 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.
    Priorities: Michelle Cohen is a Democratic candidate who ran for an at-large seat on · Michelle Cohen is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Geoffrey Tahuahua · Republican
    Geoffrey Tahuahua (Hays County Judge, Texas, candidate ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Geoffrey Tahuahua <strong Geoffrey Tahuahua has a track record of delivering real solutions for Hays County</strong . As a dedicated public servant and experienced leader, he has fought for responsible growth, public safety, and economic opportunity.
    Priorities: Geoffrey Tahuahua (Hays County Judge, Texas, candidate .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Geoffrey Tahuahua <strong Geoffrey Tahuahua has a track record of delivering real solutions for Hays County</strong · As a dedicated public servant and experienced leader, he has fought for responsible growth, public safety, and economic opportunity
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  • Ruben Becerra · Democrat
    Ruben Becerra, a Democrat, is the current Hays County Judge in Texas, having previously run for re-election in 2022 and currently seeking re-election in 2026. Ruben Becerra is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: science-based decision making · aquifer protection · conservation strategies
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Hays City Council Place 3

City
  • Tony Valdez
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  • Kat Maerz
    Information not available in the provided research text. Kat Maerz 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: Information not available in the provided research text · Kat Maerz is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hays Consolidated Independent School District, At-large - District 2

Local
  • Alex Zavala
    Information not available in provided text. Alex Zavala 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: Information not available in provided text · Alex Zavala is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2

County
  • Bryan Escobar · Democrat
    Bryan Escobar is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Bryan Escobar 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.
    Priorities: Bryan Escobar is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Bryan Escobar is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Abby Gibson · Republican
    No substantive biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience were provided in the research. Abby Gibson is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No substantive biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience were provided in the research · Abby Gibson is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Dripping Springs City Council Place 4

City
  • Travis Crow
    No professional background, education, or experience details are available in the provided research. Travis Crow is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No professional background, education, or experience details are available in the provided research · Travis Crow is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Mitch Royer
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Uhland City Council Place 1

City
  • Daniel Heideman
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  • Guadalupe Garza
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Dripping Springs City Council Place 2

City
  • Wade King
    Wade King (Dripping Springs City Council Place 2, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. 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: Wade King (Dripping Springs City Council Place 2, Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 4

County
  • Rob McClelland · Republican
    Rob McClelland is a Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4 in. Rob McClelland is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Rob McClelland is a Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4 in · Rob McClelland is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • Angie Unger · Democrat
    No detailed professional background, education, or experience is available in the provided research text. Angie Unger is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No detailed professional background, education, or experience is available in the provided research text · Angie Unger is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hays County Commissioner

County
  • Unger · Democrat
    Hilary Unger (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 24. Unger 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.
    Priorities: Hilary Unger (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 24 · Unger is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Brown · Democrat
    No specific biographical details are available for a Democratic candidate named 'Brown' running in. Brown is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No specific biographical details are available for a Democratic candidate named 'Brown' running in · Brown is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • McClelland · Republican
    Rob McClelland (Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Rob McClelland (Republican Party) is running for election for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas. McClelland is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Ben McClelland - Ballotpedia The Colorado Commissions on Judicial Performance recommended that <strong Judge McClelland s
    Priorities: Rob McClelland (Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Rob McClelland (Republican Party) is running for election for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas · McClelland is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Ben McClelland - Ballotpedia The Colorado Commissions on Judicial Performance recommended that <strong Judge McClelland should Not Be Retained</strong · Tristan McClelland - Ballotpedia <strong Mandy Steele defeated Tristan McClelland in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 33 on May 17, 2022</strong

County Court-at-Law #2 Judge

County
  • Thomas Just · Democrat
    Information on Thomas Just's professional background, education, and experience for. Thomas Just 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.
    Priorities: Information on Thomas Just's professional background, education, and experience for · Thomas Just is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Chris Johnson · Democrat
    Chris Johnson is a Democratic candidate seeking re-election as judge of the Hays County. Chris Johnson is associated with the Democrat party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Chris Johnson is a Democratic candidate seeking re-election as judge of the Hays County · Chris Johnson is associated with the Democrat party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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County Line Special Utility District Board At-large

County
  • Robert V. Diaz
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  • William Ilse
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Hays Consolidated Independent School District, At-large - District 1

Local
  • Ashlee Thurston
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Uhland City Council Place 3

City
  • Seraiah Pineda
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  • Thomas Roberson
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Mayor of Dripping Springs - District 2

City
  • Bill Foulds Jr.
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Hays County Commissioner - District 2

County
  • Travis Crow · Republican
    Travis Crow is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Travis Crow 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: Travis Crow is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Travis Crow is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

County Line Special Utility District Board At-large - District 2

County
  • Michael Kobin
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Hays CISD District 2

Local
  • Jose Perez
    Jose Perez is a member of the Milwaukee Common Council in Wisconsin, representing District. Jose Perez is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Jose Perez is a member of the Milwaukee Common Council in Wisconsin, representing District · Jose Perez is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • Katy Armstrong
    Katy Armstrong ran for an at-large seat on the Hays Consolidated. Katy Armstrong 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: Katy Armstrong ran for an at-large seat on the Hays Consolidated · Katy Armstrong is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Uhland City Council Place 2

City
  • Keshia Rollins-Contreras
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