Camp County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
4 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Camp County races, led by the Texas Senate District 1 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressTexas Senate District 1Laticia Ambroz (D) · Bryan Hughes (R)
Laticia Ambroz Democratic
- Restoring integrity and forward-thinking leadership in state government
- Building a future centered on opportunity and government that serves its people
Per the campaign site.
About Laticia Ambroz
Laticia Ambroz has lived in Texas for more than 60 years and describes a family motto of leaving things better than she found them, according to her campaign site. She is running as a Democrat for Texas Senate District 1.
Bryan Hughes Republican Incumbent

Bryan Hughes is an attorney from Mineola who earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Tyler and a JD from Baylor University School of Law, per his official Senate biography. He served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2017 before his election to the Texas Senate in 2017, where he now chairs the Senate Committee on State Affairs. He is the incumbent seeking reelection to Texas Senate District 1. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Laticia Ambroz (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 1; Bryan Hughes is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageTexas House District 5Cole Hefner (R) · Hector Garza (D)
Cole Hefner Republican Incumbent

Cole Hefner is a small business owner in the insurance industry who previously ran a construction business for 16 years, according to his official House biography. He formerly served as an Upshur County Commissioner and has represented House District 5 since 2017, chairing the House Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs Committee. He is the incumbent seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Hector Garza Democratic
- Education, mental health and immigration policy
Per KLTV.
About Hector Garza
Hector Garza resigned as chairman of the Smith County Democratic Party to run for Texas House District 5, according to the Tyler Morning Telegraph. He has said he would prioritize education, mental health and immigration policy if elected, per KLTV. No verified campaign website was found for him as of 2026-09-11. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Cole Hefner (Republican), Hector Garza (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 5; Cole Hefner is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Camp County, Texas on November 3, 2026?
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