Advocacy & Voter info
2026 Primary ELECTION
March 2026 Primary election results for Hays County Judge race:
Ruben Becerra and Michelle Cohen are in a Runoff for the Democratic party.
(The Republican primary was uncontested.)
Register by April 27 to vote in this Runoff Election.
Voters who already voted in the Republican or Democratic primary can only vote in that same party’s runoff elections.
Voters who did not vote in the March primary can now choose to vote in either party’s runoff.
EARLY VOTING in person for the Runoff: May 18 through May 22.
Tuesday, May 26 – Runoff Election Day
Article in Community Impact Newspaper with candidate info for the Democratic primary election for County Judge
candidates for Hays County Judge
- Ruben Becerra (D)
- Michelle Gutierrez Cohen (D)
- Joel W. Martin (D)
- Geoffrey Tahuahua (R) NOT IN PRIMARY ELECTION
candidates for Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 2
- Bryan Escobar (D)
- Johnny Flores (D)
- Abby Gibson (R) NOT IN PRIMARY ELECTION
candidates for Hays County Commissioner – Precinct 4
- Laurie Brown (D)
- Angie Unger (D)
- Travis Crow (R)
- Rob McClelland (R)
2026 General Election
The Fall 2026 General Election will be on Tuesday, November 3rd. More details to be posted here after results of the Primary Election are announced. Refer to the charts below to view which City and County positions have their terms ending this year.
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 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.
