Democrats
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
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
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,
Bryan Escobar – Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2
Bryan Escobar
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
Manager Tax Resolution 1996-2008
Self-Employed Tax Consultant 2008-current
Managing Director of a CPA firm 2023
Laurie Brown – Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4
Angie Unger – Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4
Angie Unger
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
- Realtor®, Sky Realty – Hays County & Central, South Texas (Current)
- Residential, land, and commercial