Advocacy & Voter info
Fall 2026 ELECTIONs
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Early voting: Oct. 19-30
Hays county candidates
for Hays County Judge
- Michelle Gutierrez Cohen (D)
- Geoffrey Tahuahua (R)
FOR Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 2
- Johnny Flores (D)
- Abby Gibson (R)
FOR Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 4
- Angie Unger (D)
- Rob McClelland (R)
city of san marcos
Note: for City of San Marcos Council positions, the first day to file in person for a place on the ballot: Monday, July 20
Last day to file for place on ballot: Monday, August 17 at 5:00 p.m.
mayor
Council member – Place 3
Council member – Place 4
Know Your Local Leaders!
Below is a list of the current elected officials serving the City of San Marcos and Hays County, along with the offices they hold and their terms. Their leadership and policy decisions help shape our business community and local economic vitality.
City of San Marcos
Six at-large Council Members plus Mayor.
| Place | Incumbent | Term Expiration | Term Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jane Hughson | 2026 | 3 |
| Place 1 | Matthew Mendoza | 2028 | 1 |
| Place 2 | Joshua Paselk | 2028 | 1 |
| Place 3 | Alyssa Garza | 2026 | 2 |
| Place 4 | Shane Scott | 2026 | 2 |
| Place 5 | Lorenzo Gonzalez | 2027 | 1 |
| Place 6 | Amanda Rodriguez | 2027 | 1 |
Council Members: serve a 3-year term. Eligible for three consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years, but able to run for Mayor.
Mayor: serves a 2-year term, eligible for four consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years.
Hays County
Four Commissioners by Precinct plus County Judge.
| Place | Incumbent | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge | Ruben Becerra | 2026 |
| Precinct 1 | Debbie Ingalsbe | 2028 |
| Precinct 2 | Dr. Michelle Cohen | 2026 |
| Precinct 3 | Morgan Hammer | 2028 |
| Precinct 4 | Walt Smith | 2026 |
County Commissioners and County Judge: serve four-year terms.
Business Advocacy alert!
Use this online form to alert the Chamber about important business concerns. Use this streamlined form to provide details. We’ll follow up and leverage our connections and resources to address the issue. Together, we’ll tackle obstacles and champion local business interests. You don’t have to navigate challenges alone in San Marcos!
Advocating for a Thriving Community
Thriving communities don’t just happen. They are the result of planning, collaboration and dedication to partnerships and solutions. The Chamber’s government relations committee (GRC) works year-round to nurture relationships, address our region’s critical issues, and advocate for a healthy business environment, so that the collective voice of our business community is heard. This allows you to focus on your business, while we focus on ensuring a thriving marketplace where you can prosper.
To learn more about the GRC, contact Chamber President Page Michel at page@sanmarcostexas.com.
