El Paso City Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
16 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 4 El Paso City races, led by the El Paso City Representative, District 1 contest.
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Representative, District 1Nonpartisan race · Matthew James "MJK" Kozik · Sam Armijo · Daniela Garcia · Alejandra "Ale" Chávez
Matthew James "MJK" Kozik, Sam Armijo, Daniela Garcia and Alejandra "Ale" Chávez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 1.
Matthew James "MJK" Kozik Nonpartisan
Matthew James "MJK" Kozik appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew James "MJK" Kozik.
Sam Armijo Nonpartisan
- Reduce property taxes by cutting wasteful spending and prioritizing essential services
- Oppose the Deck Plaza entertainment project while essential city needs remain underfunded
- Advocate for targeted I-10 improvements only in congested areas rather than the full widening plan
Per the campaign site.
About Sam Armijo
Sam Armijo describes himself as an engineer and businessman, per his campaign site. He is running for El Paso City Council District 1 in 2026.
Daniela Garcia Nonpartisan
Daniela Garcia appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniela Garcia.
Alejandra "Ale" Chávez Nonpartisan Incumbent
Alejandra Chávez is an entrepreneur who operated a restaurant in El Paso for 20 years before entering public service, per the City of El Paso. She holds degrees in corporate communications and culinary arts and was named the SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year in 2022, per the City of El Paso. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Four candidates on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's certified candidate list. Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's November 3, 2026 sample ballot.
Full race pageRepresentative, District 5Nonpartisan race · Ivan Niño · Richard Genera
Ivan Niño and Richard Genera are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 5.
Ivan Niño Nonpartisan Incumbent
Ivan Niño is the sitting El Paso City Representative for District 5, per the City of El Paso's official website. Born and raised in El Paso, a graduate of El Dorado High School who began his career as a deputy for the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector, received a 2019 appointment to the Texas DMV Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Advisory Committee, and served as chief of staff for the District 5 office before his election, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Richard Genera Nonpartisan
Richard Genera appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Richard Genera.
Two candidates on the ballot: the city's certified filing list carried a third, Jacqueline P. Horn, who was removed from the ballot on September 9, 2026 after the city found she did not meet the candidate requirements of Chapter 141 of the Texas Election Code, per the El Paso Herald Post; she does not appear on the City Clerk's sample ballot. Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's November 3, 2026 sample ballot.
Full race pageRepresentative, District 6Nonpartisan race · Jesse Moreno · Art Fierro · Claudia Contreras Siller · Pedro Fernandez Jr. · Hector Alba
Jesse Moreno, Art Fierro, Claudia Contreras Siller, Pedro Fernandez Jr. and Hector Alba are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 6.
Jesse Moreno Nonpartisan
Jesse Moreno is a candidate for El Paso District 6. An administrative assistant for El Paso City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Art Fierro Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Educational pathways through the El Paso Community College
- Public health awareness in the community
Per the campaign site.
About Art Fierro
Fierro represents El Paso City Council District 6, having taken office in January 2023, per his campaign site. Before joining City Council he represented Texas House District 79 for two terms and served on the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees as Secretary and later Board Chair; by profession he is a marketing and public relations consultant who has led the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, per his campaign site.
Claudia Contreras Siller Nonpartisan
Claudia Contreras Siller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Claudia Contreras Siller.
Pedro Fernandez Jr. Nonpartisan
Pedro Fernandez Jr. is a candidate for El Paso District 6. An independent delivery contractor, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Hector Alba Nonpartisan
Hector Alba appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Hector Alba.
Five candidates on the ballot, including sitting City Representative Art Fierro, per the El Paso City Clerk's certified candidate list and the City of El Paso's official website. Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's November 3, 2026 sample ballot.
Full race pageRepresentative, District 8Nonpartisan race · Matthew Guzman · Arturo Alluin · Johnny J. Gonzalez · Chris Canales · Laura Ochoa-Todd
Matthew Guzman, Arturo Alluin, Johnny J. Gonzalez, Chris Canales and Laura Ochoa-Todd are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for El Paso City Representative, District 8.
Matthew Guzman Nonpartisan
- Attracting technology, energy and executive jobs to El Paso
- Modernizing zoning rules to support affordable housing and development
- Streamlining city permitting and services
Per the campaign site.
About Matthew Guzman
Matthew Guzman is a candidate for El Paso District 8. Executive director of the Mary L. Peyton Foundation and a former board secretary of the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation, per El Paso Matters.
Arturo Alluin Nonpartisan
- Safer neighborhoods
- Support for local businesses and job creation
- Responsible growth for El Paso
Per the campaign site.
About Arturo Alluin
Arturo Alluin is a restaurant owner and entrepreneur in El Paso. He opened The Melting Pot in El Paso in 2018, founded AO Ventures, LLC, and in 2022 launched the first U.S. location of Sushi Itto; his restaurants employ more than 130 people, per his campaign site. Born in Toluca, Mexico, he grew up in Ciudad Juarez, attended school in El Paso from childhood, and holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Austin College, per the campaign site. He lives in District 8 and is a first-time candidate, per El Paso Matters.
Johnny J. Gonzalez Nonpartisan
Johnny J. Gonzalez is a candidate for El Paso District 8. Retired, and a political newcomer, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Chris Canales Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Efficient, high-performing local government that serves all residents
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Canales
Canales is the sitting El Paso City Representative for District 8 and describes himself as a native El Pasoan, per his campaign site. His site does not provide additional career or education details.
Laura Ochoa-Todd Nonpartisan
Laura Ochoa-Todd is a candidate for El Paso District 8. Retired from a career in the business and real estate sector, and a political newcomer, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Five candidates on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's certified candidate list. Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot, per the El Paso City Clerk's November 3, 2026 sample ballot.
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