Posts by JD Sanford
Chris Johnson – Hays County Court at Law #2
Hays County Judge is a countywide office. Anyone residing in Hays County will be able to vote in this race.
Hays County uses vote centers, meaning Hays
Candidates – 2026 November Election
The Hays County Democratic Candidates for the November 3rd, 2026 Midterm Election are listed below.
Curious about the specific responsibilities of each of these offices? Read the 2026 KBAD Local Office Guide Here
Election day
KBAD 2026 Fundraiser – Catch the Wave June 20th
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

