Jefferson County

Jefferson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed31
Profiles40

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Port Arthur City Council District 1

City
  • Willie Bae Lewis
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
  • Taylor Getwood
    Information on Taylor Getwood's professional background, education, and experience is not. Taylor Getwood is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information on Taylor Getwood's professional background, education, and experience is not · Taylor Getwood is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - District 1

County
  • Brandon Bartie · D
    Information regarding Brandon Bartie's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Brandon Bartie is associated with the D party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Brandon Bartie's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Brandon Bartie is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Treasurer - District 2

County
  • Tim Funchess · R
    Information regarding Tim Funchess's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Therefore, a substantive biography cannot be generated. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Tim Funchess's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · Therefore, a substantive biography cannot be generated · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Treasurer - District 1

County
  • Michael Cooper · D
    Michael Cooper is a Democratic candidate who ran for election for Governor of Texas. Michael Cooper is associated with the D 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 Cooper is a Democratic candidate who ran for election for Governor of Texas · Michael Cooper is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Port Arthur City Council District 3

City
  • Doneane Beckcom
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
  • Warren Pena
    Information on Warren Pena's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Warren Pena is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information on Warren Pena's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · Warren Pena is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County District Clerk - District 1

County
  • Autumn Brown · Republican
    Autumn Brown is a dedicated nonprofit founder and experienced paralegal. She has announced her candidacy for Jefferson County District Clerk in the 2026 election, bringing a background focused on community service and legal support. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Autumn Brown is a dedicated nonprofit founder and experienced paralegal · She has announced her candidacy for Jefferson County District Clerk in the 2026 election, bringing a background focused on community service and legal support · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • Jamie D. Smith · D
    Smith (Jefferson County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Jamie D. Smith (D) is running in the Democratic primary for <strong Jefferson County District Clerk</strong on March 3, 2026. Smith (Jefferson District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Jamie D.
    Priorities: Smith (Jefferson County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Jamie D · Smith (D) is running in the Democratic primary for <strong Jefferson County District Clerk</strong on March 3, 2026 · Smith (Jefferson District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Jamie D

Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large - District 2

Local
  • Kenneth W. Lofton Sr.
    (Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Kenneth W. Lofton Sr; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: (Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Kenneth W. Lofton Sr. is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large - District 1

Local
  • Carolyn J. Brown
    Brown (Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Carolyn J. Brown is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Brown (Port Arthur Independent School District, At-large, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Carolyn J. Brown is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Nathaniel Collins Jr.
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Jefferson County Commissioner Precinct 4 - District 1

County
  • Everette Alfred · D
    Information regarding Everette Alfred's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Everette Alfred is associated with the D party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Everette Alfred's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Everette Alfred is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Clerk - District 2

County
  • Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg · R
    Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg has a background in healthcare administration, including previous experience managing hospitals. She won the race for Jefferson County Clerk and will take over the office. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
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Port Arthur City Council District 2

City
  • Hollan Hoffer
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Jefferson County Commissioner Precinct 4

County
  • Albert Turner · D
    Biographical information for Albert Turner is not available in the provided research text. Albert Turner is associated with the D 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: Biographical information for Albert Turner is not available in the provided research text · Albert Turner is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Clerk

County
  • Carolyn L. Guidry · D
    Guidry (Jefferson County Clerk, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Carolyn L. Guidry (Jefferson County Court, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Carolyn L; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Guidry (Jefferson County Clerk, Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Carolyn L · Guidry (Jefferson County Court, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Carolyn L

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

County
  • Joseph L. Guillory II · D
    Guillory II (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Jacori Narcisse (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Jacori Narcisse has not yet completed ... Narcisse (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong ....
    Priorities: Guillory II (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Jacori Narcisse (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Jacori Narcisse has not yet completed .. · Narcisse (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong ...

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 - District 2

County
  • Benjamin Collins Sr. · D
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Port Arthur City Council District 1 - District 2

City
  • Artrell McCullar Sr.
    No professional background, education, or experience details for Artrell McCullar Sr. Artrell McCullar Sr. is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: No professional background, education, or experience details for Artrell McCullar Sr · Artrell McCullar Sr. 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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Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District 10 Board At-large

County
  • Stephen Savant
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
  • Steven L. Arnold
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  • Jereme Havard
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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 - District 1

County
  • Marcelo Molfino · R
    No biographical information available in the provided research text. Marcelo Molfino is associated with the R 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 · Marcelo Molfino is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Justin Ray Chesson · R
    Justin Ray Chesson is the incumbent Judge for Jefferson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace in Texas. He previously ran for and secured election to this position and is currently seeking re-election for the same role. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
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Port Arthur City Council District 4

City
  • Lloyd Marie Reado Johnson
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
  • Kaala Jacobs
    Kaala Jacobs is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Kaala Jacobs 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: Kaala Jacobs is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Kaala Jacobs is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Chuck Vincent
    Chuck Vincent has sought public office in Port Arthur, Texas, running for Mayor. Chuck Vincent 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: Chuck Vincent has sought public office in Port Arthur, Texas, running for Mayor · Chuck Vincent is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District school board Position 2 (Special) - District 2

Local
  • Alex J. Stelly Jr.
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Nederland City Council Ward 3 - District 2

City
  • Randy Sonnier
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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 - District 1

County
  • Joe Evans · R
    Joe Evans (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Joe Evans (Republican Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 in Texas. Evans is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Joe Evans (Idaho congressional candidate) - Ballotpedia Joe Evans (Republican Party) is runn
    Priorities: Joe Evans (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Joe Evans (Republican Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 in Texas · Evans is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Joe Evans (Idaho congressional candidate) - Ballotpedia Joe Evans (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S · He is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026</strong .[source] Joe Evans - 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 · Joe Evans (Idaho State Senate candidate) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Clifford Bayer defeated Dawn Pierce and Joe Evans in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018
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Port Arthur City Council District 3 - District 2

City
  • Charlie Lewis Jr.
    Information not available in provided research text. Charlie Lewis Jr, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Information not available in provided research text · Charlie Lewis Jr. is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney

County
  • Keith F. Giblin · D
    Keith Giblin - Ballotpedia Keith F. Giblin was a <strong federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas</strong . Giblin (Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Keith F.
    Priorities: Keith Giblin - Ballotpedia Keith F · Giblin was a <strong federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas</strong · Giblin (Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Keith F

Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District 10 Board At-large - District 2

County
  • Billy Willson
    No biographical information is available in the provided research text. Billy Willson 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 is available in the provided research text · Billy Willson is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Nederland City Council Ward 3 - District 1

City
  • Keith Bass
    Keith Bass has been nominated by the U.S. President to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Department of Defense for the 119th Congress (2025-2026). Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
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Jefferson County Judge - District 2

County
  • Jeff R. Branick · R
    Information not available from provided research. Jeff R, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. Branick is associated with the R party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Information not available from provided research · Jeff R. Branick is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Port Arthur City Council District 2 - District 1

City
  • Cal Jones
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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

County
  • Stacey Lewis Jr. · D
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District school board Position 2 (Special)

Local
  • Jeremy Vanya
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8

County
  • Garner Sr. · D
    (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Kalan Garner Sr. (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 in Texas. Garner was <strong on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .
    Priorities: (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Kalan Garner Sr · (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 in Texas · Garner was <strong on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1] Melanie Ned (Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Melanie Ned (Democratic Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 in Texas
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