Ector County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
24 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 14 Ector County races, led by the Texas Senate District 31 contest.
County offices
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - District 1Ronnie Hernandez (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ronnie Hernandez (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - District 1.
Ronnie Hernandez Republican
- Information on professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research
- Ronnie Hernandez is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Ronnie Hernandez
Information on professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research. Ronnie Hernandez is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Commissioner Precinct 4Billy Hall (R) · Marty Slaton (R) · Jesse M. Porras III (D)
Billy Hall (Republican), Marty Slaton (Republican) and Jesse M. Porras III (Democrat) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Billy Hall Republican
- Billy Hall (Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Billy Hall (Republican Party) ran for election for <strong Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas</strong
- Billy Hall is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Billy Hall
Billy Hall (Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Billy Hall (Republican Party) ran for election for <strong Ector County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas</strong . Billy Hall is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Marty Slaton Republican
About Marty Slaton
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Jesse M. Porras III Democrat
About Jesse M. Porras III
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4Christina Mendoza McKinney (D) · Martha Acosta (R) · Crystal Z. Rios (D)
Christina Mendoza McKinney (Democrat), Martha Acosta (Republican) and Crystal Z. Rios (Democrat) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4.
Christina Mendoza McKinney Democrat
- Christina Mendoza McKinney (Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Christina Mendoza McKinney (Democratic Party) <strong ran for election for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in Texas
- McKinney was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1]
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Christina Mendoza McKinney
Christina Mendoza McKinney (Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Christina Mendoza McKinney (Democratic Party) <strong ran for election for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in Texas. McKinney was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1]. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Martha Acosta Republican
- Martha Acosta (Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Martha Acosta (Republican Party) ran for election for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in Texas
- Acosta was <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1]
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Martha Acosta
Martha Acosta (Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Martha Acosta (Republican Party) ran for election for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in Texas. Acosta was <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] [1]. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Crystal Z. Rios Democrat
- Information not available from provided research
- Crystal Z. Rios is associated with the Democrat party in available records
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About Crystal Z. Rios
Information not available from provided research. Crystal Z, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. Rios is associated with the Democrat party in available records; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
JudgeDustin Fawcett (R) · Suneel Mehta (R)
Dustin Fawcett (Republican) and Suneel Mehta (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Judge.
Dustin Fawcett Republican
- Dustin Fawcett is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Dustin Fawcett
No biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience were provided in the. Dustin Fawcett is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Suneel Mehta Republican
- Suneel Mehta is listed in Ballot Brief election research
- Suneel Mehta is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Suneel Mehta
Suneel Mehta is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Suneel Mehta is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1Steven Brennan (R) · Carlos Chavez (R)
Steven Brennan (Republican) and Carlos Chavez (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
Steven Brennan Republican
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About Steven Brennan
Information not available from provided research. Steven Brennan is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Carlos Chavez Republican
- Biography information not available from the provided research text for Carlos Chavez
- Carlos Chavez is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Carlos Chavez
Biography information not available from the provided research text for Carlos Chavez. Carlos Chavez is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
TreasurerAmanda Prieto Snyder (R) · Cleopatra Callaway (R)
Amanda Prieto Snyder (Republican) and Cleopatra Callaway (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Treasurer.
Amanda Prieto Snyder Republican
- Amanda Prieto Snyder is listed in Ballot Brief election research
- Amanda Prieto Snyder is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Amanda Prieto Snyder
Amanda Prieto Snyder is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Amanda Prieto Snyder is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Cleopatra Callaway Republican
About Cleopatra Callaway
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Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 1Jason Payne (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Payne (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 1.
Jason Payne Republican
- Jason Payne was a Republican candidate for District 9 of the Oregon House of Representatives in
- Jason Payne is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Jason Payne
Jason Payne was a Republican candidate for District 9 of the Oregon House of Representatives in. Jason Payne is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Commissioner Precinct 2Grayson Hankins (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Grayson Hankins (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 2.
Grayson Hankins Republican
- Information not available in research text
- Grayson Hankins is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Grayson Hankins
Information not available in research text. Grayson Hankins is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 - District 1Elizabeth R. Baeza (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth R. Baeza (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 - District 1.
Elizabeth R. Baeza Republican
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- Baeza (Ector Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Elizabeth R
About Elizabeth R. Baeza
Baeza (Ector County Justice of the Peace ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Elizabeth R. Baeza (Ector Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Elizabeth R; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - District 2Bill Bowen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bill Bowen (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - District 2.
Bill Bowen Republican
- Bill Bowen is associated with the Republican party in available records
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About Bill Bowen
No biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience were provided in the. Bill Bowen is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Judges
County Court at Law No. 1 - District 1Brooke D. Hendrick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brooke D. Hendrick (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Court at Law No. 1 - District 1.
Brooke D. Hendrick Republican
About Brooke D. Hendrick
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
County Court at Law No. 2Christopher M. Clark (R) · Lori Ruiz-Crutcher (R)
Christopher M. Clark (Republican) and Lori Ruiz-Crutcher (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ector County Court at Law No. 2.
Christopher M. Clark Republican
About Christopher M. Clark
Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Lori Ruiz-Crutcher Republican
Information regarding the candidate's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Lori Ruiz-Crutcher is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressTexas Senate District 31John Betancourt (D) · Kevin Sparks (R)
John Betancourt Democratic
John Betancourt is the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Kevin Sparks Republican Incumbent
Kevin Sparks is the Republican incumbent for Texas Senate District 31, which covers 36 counties across the Panhandle and Permian Basin. He is an oil and gas operator with a business degree from the University of Texas at Austin who spent nearly four decades in the industry before entering politics, according to his official Senate biography, and he has held the seat since 2023. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
John Betancourt (Democratic), Kevin Sparks (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 31; Kevin Sparks 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 81Ceasar Sanchez (D) · Brooks Landgraf (R)
Ceasar Sanchez Democratic
Ceasar Sanchez is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Brooks Landgraf Republican Incumbent
Brooks Landgraf represents Texas House District 81, covering Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties, and is a native of Odessa, Texas. He is an attorney with experience in the energy and healthcare sectors and is involved in a family cattle ranching business, per the Texas House of Representatives. A graduate of Texas A&M University and St. Mary's University School of Law, he has served in the House since 2015 and chairs the House Environmental Regulation Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Ceasar Sanchez (Democratic), Brooks Landgraf (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 81; Brooks Landgraf 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 Ector County, Texas on November 3, 2026?
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