Advocacy & Voter info
2026 Elections
Primaries:
Monday, Feb. 2 – Last Day to Register to Vote in Time for March 3 Primary Election
EARLY VOTING: Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Friday, Feb. 27 (Early Voting in San Marcos at these 3 locations only: Hays. Co. Elections Office at 120 Stagecoach Trail; 401 Broadway Street; and LBJ Student Center at Texas State)
Tuesday, March 3 – Primary Election
Hays County Primary elections
candidates for Hays County Judge
- Ruben Becerra (D)
- Michelle Gutierrez Cohen (D)
- Joel W. Martin (D)
- Geoffrey Tahuahua (R)
candidates for Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 2
- Bryan Escobar (D)
- Johnny Flores (D)
- Abby Gibson (R)
candidates for Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 4
- Laurie Brown (D)
- Angie Unger (D)
- Travis Crow (R)
- Rob McClelland (R)
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 4-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 team works year-round to nurture relationships, address our region’s critical issues, and advocate for a healthy business environment – all so 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.
The Chamber’s 2024 Government Relations Council (GRC) consists of Cassidy Berenato-Chair, Brooke Damron, Jo Anna Gilland, David Case, Laura Dupont, Keely Hennig, Thomas Curtis, Justin Payne, Josh Paselk, Lee Colon and Kevin Wolf.
To learn more about the GRC, contact Chamber President Page Michel at page@sanmarcostexas.com.
