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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed29
Profiles51
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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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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.
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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
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
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.
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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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