Posts by JD Sanford
Hays CISD Trustees Candidate Q&As – May 2026
Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats sent a questionnaire to each candidate running in the May 2nd, 2026 Hays CISD Board of Trustees Election.
We encourage area Democrats to learn about these candidates to decide which
Candidate Q&A – Katy Armstrong – Hays CISD Board of Trustees District 2
KBAD Membership overwhelmingly voted to Endorse Katy Armstrong in the District 2 Trustee Race
Why are you running to be a trustee for the HCISD School
Candidate Q&A – Jose Luis Perez – Hays CISD Board of Trustees District 2
Why are you running to be a trustee for the HCISD School Board?
I’m running for the HCISD School Board because this district is where my
Candidate Q&A – Alex Zavala – Hays CISD Board of Trustees At Large
Why are you running to be a trustee for the HCISD School Board?
Our district is facing important decisions around growth, funding, safety, and academic success, and
Candidate Q&A – Ashlee Thurston – Hays CISD Board of Trustees At Large
Why are you running to be a trustee for the HCISD School Board?
As a parent in Hays CISD, I am deeply invested in the quality of
Democratic Primary Candidate Q&As, March 2026
Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats sent each local candidate running in the March 3rd 2026 Democratic Primary Election a questionnaire to answer where they stood on various issues. All candidates who responded are shown below.
We encourage
Ruben Becerra – Hays County Judge
Ruben Becerra
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
I am the current Hays County Judge, from 2019 to present.
Prior to holding public office, I
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen – Hays County Judge
Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
I have over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing
Joel Martin – Hays County Judge
Joel Martin
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
I am a business owner with more than two decades of experience in construction, development, operations, public
Johnny Flores – Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2
Johnny Flores
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
- U.S. History Teacher (7th, 8th, and 9th Grades); 2021–Present
- Graduate Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant,