Voter Education
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
Alfonso Salazar – Hays County Criminal District Attorney
Alfonso Salazar
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
Military Police Officer for the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, State of Texas
Landon Campbell – Hays County Criminal District Attorney
Landon Campbell
What is your work history, including current employment? Please respond in a list format.
- Division Chief, Misdemeanor and Specialty Courts Division, Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office
- Felony Prosecutor,