El Paso County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
44 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 36 El Paso County races, led by the County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeRicardo Samaniego (D) · Minerva Torres Shelton (R)
Ricardo Samaniego Democratic Incumbent
- Expand healthcare access, including a planned Healthcare Hub near the Reynolds entrance
- Grow the aerospace and manufacturing sectors through partnerships with UTEP and industry
- Support agriculture as an economic driver in rural parts of the county
Per the campaign site.
About Ricardo Samaniego
Samaniego is the incumbent El Paso County judge and previously led major industrial projects across the United States and Mexico, working with Taiwan-based companies and the Borderplex region, per the campaign site. He says his focus is on economic development that reaches everyday people, per the campaign site.
Minerva Torres Shelton Republican
- Government accountability and transparency in Commissioners Court decisions
- Fiscal responsibility, directing tax dollars to core services
- Audit and test county emergency-response preparedness
Per the campaign site.
About Minerva Torres Shelton
Torres Shelton is a retired FBI field supervisor and former El Paso police officer with 28 years in law enforcement, per her campaign site and El Paso Matters. She was the 2024 Republican nominee for El Paso County sheriff.
March 3 primary result: Ricardo Samaniego was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Republican Minerva Torres Shelton won over Guadalupe "Lupe" Giner with about 62% of the vote in the Republican primary. Samaniego and Torres Shelton meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official March 3 sample ballot and primary returns.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct No. 2Miguel "Mike" Teran (D) · Matt Sistrunk (R)
Miguel "Mike" Teran Democratic
Teran has served as a director of the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 since 2005. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Miguel "Mike" Teran.
Matt Sistrunk Republican
- Property tax reform and fiscal accountability in county spending
- Education
Per the campaign site.
About Matt Sistrunk
Sistrunk is originally from Akron, Ohio, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point before serving as an air defender in Germany, per the campaign site. He returned to El Paso in 1988 after service at Fort Bliss and has lived there since, per the campaign site.
March 3 primary result: Miguel "Mike" Teran won over incumbent Commissioner David Stout for the Democratic nomination, about 52%-48%, per the county's official primary returns. Republican Matt Sistrunk was unopposed. Teran and Sistrunk meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct No. 4Annette Griego (D) · Leo Arcos (R)
Annette Griego Democratic
- Fiscal discipline and clear accounting of how tax dollars are used
- Prioritize essential services such as roads, water infrastructure and public safety
- Community-focused, transparent decision making
Per the campaign site.
About Annette Griego
Griego is a family nurse practitioner and small-business owner who operates an Eastside family and pediatric clinic, per her campaign site. She won over incumbent Commissioner Sergio Coronado in the March 3 Democratic primary.
Leo Arcos Republican
Arcos, a military veteran, ran unopposed for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, Precinct 4, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Leo Arcos.
March 3 primary result: Annette Griego won over incumbent Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the Democratic nomination, about 57%-43%, per the county's official primary returns. Republican Leo Arcos was unopposed. Griego and Arcos meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict ClerkNorma Favela Barceleau (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Norma Favela Barceleau Democratic Incumbent
Favela Barceleau, the longtime incumbent, has served as El Paso County District Clerk for about 20 years, per El Paso Matters. She was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Norma Favela Barceleau.
Single-nominee race: Norma Favela Barceleau, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageClerkDelia Briones (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Delia Briones Democratic Incumbent
Briones, the longtime incumbent, has served as El Paso County Clerk for about 15 years, per El Paso Matters. She was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Delia Briones.
Single-nominee race: Delia Briones, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1Denise Butterworth (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Denise Butterworth Democratic
- Make the court accessible online and in person, especially for time-sensitive matters like evictions
- Ensure fair treatment for litigants who do not have an attorney
Per the El Paso Matters.
About Denise Butterworth
Butterworth is an attorney with 25 years of trial experience who formerly supervised the District Attorney's homicide unit, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Denise Butterworth.
May 26 runoff result: Denise Butterworth won the Democratic nomination over Octavio Dominguez, 51.68%-48.32% (1,631 to 1,525 votes), after a five-candidate March 3 field left no majority, per the county's official runoff canvass. This is an open seat (sitting JP1 Robert T. Pearson did not win re-nomination) and no Republican filed; Butterworth is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2Christie Saiz (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christie Saiz Democratic
- Implement a strict docket-management schedule so hearings are held promptly
- Make legal processes understandable for unrepresented litigants
Per the El Paso Matters.
About Christie Saiz
Saiz is a bailiff and court coordinator with 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 15 years in Northeast El Paso, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christie Saiz.
May 26 runoff result: Christie Saiz won over incumbent Justice of the Peace Brian J. Haggerty, 56.03%-43.97% (1,161 to 911 votes), after a four-candidate March 3 field left no majority, per the county's official runoff canvass. No Republican filed; Saiz is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3Josh Herrera (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Josh Herrera Democratic Incumbent
Herrera has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in El Paso County since being sworn in on January 1, 2019, per the campaign site. Before taking office, Herrera served as a Criminal Law Magistrate for El Paso County from 2015 to 2018. Herrera is a graduate of Cathedral High School and UTEP who studied law at the University of Utah Law School, and has chaired the Council of Justices of the Peace for two consecutive years.
Single-nominee race: Josh Herrera, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4Rebeca Bustamante (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rebeca Bustamante Democratic Incumbent
Bustamante is the incumbent Precinct 4 justice of the peace and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Rebeca Bustamante.
Single-nominee race: Rebeca Bustamante, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5Dora Oaxaca Rivera (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dora Oaxaca Rivera Democratic
- Serve as a full-time judge and establish evening court hours
- Improve court transparency, accessibility and use of technology
Per the El Paso Matters.
About Dora Oaxaca Rivera
Oaxaca Rivera is a business manager with a public-policy background, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dora Oaxaca Rivera.
May 26 runoff result: Dora Oaxaca Rivera won over incumbent Justice of the Peace Lucilla "Lucy" Najera by 39 votes, 50.63%-49.37% (1,561 to 1,522), after a five-candidate March 3 field left no majority, per the county's official runoff canvass. No Republican filed; Rivera is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 6, Place 1Ruben Lujan (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ruben Lujan Democratic Incumbent
Lujan is the incumbent Precinct 6, Place 1 justice of the peace. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ruben Lujan.
May 26 runoff result: incumbent Justice of the Peace Ruben Lujan won over Dora H. Aguirre, 58.34%-41.66% (1,539 to 1,099 votes), after a three-candidate March 3 field left no majority, per the county's official runoff canvass. No Republican filed; Lujan is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 6, Place 2Enedina "Nina" Serna (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Enedina "Nina" Serna Democratic Incumbent
Serna is the incumbent Precinct 6, Place 2 justice of the peace. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Enedina "Nina" Serna.
May 26 runoff result: incumbent Justice of the Peace Enedina "Nina" Serna won over Rosalie "Rosie" Dominguez, 54.79%-45.21% (1,446 to 1,193 votes), after a four-candidate March 3 field left no majority, per the county's official runoff canvass. No Republican filed; Serna is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct No. 7Humberto "Beto" Enriquez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Humberto "Beto" Enriquez Democratic Incumbent
Enriquez is the incumbent Precinct 7 justice of the peace. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Humberto "Beto" Enriquez.
March 3 primary result: incumbent Justice of the Peace Humberto "Beto" Enriquez won over Stephanie Frietze outright, about 51.9%-48.1% (5,057 to 4,681 votes), per press reporting of the county's official returns. No Republican filed; Enriquez is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJudges
District Judge, 120th Judicial DistrictChris Anchondo (D) · Ben Ivey (R)
Chris Anchondo Democratic
Anchondo has practiced law in El Paso for 18 years, including more than 100 jury trials as a criminal defense attorney, per El Paso Matters. He won the Democratic nomination for the 120th District Court on March 3. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Anchondo.
Ben Ivey Republican Incumbent
Ben Ivey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 120th Judicial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ben Ivey.
March 3 primary result: Chris Anchondo won the Democratic nomination over Leonard "Lenny" Morales with about 64% of the vote, per the county's official primary returns. Republican Ben Ivey, appointed to the bench and unopposed in his primary, meets Anchondo on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 168th Judicial DistrictBernardo Cruz (D) · R. Wayne Pritchard (R)
Bernardo Cruz Democratic
- Treat everyone in the courtroom with dignity and respect regardless of background
- Ensure speedy resolutions for civil and criminal cases
Per the campaign site.
About Bernardo Cruz
Cruz is an attorney with the El Paso County Attorney's Office, where he serves as its affirmative litigation attorney, per the campaign site. He previously worked as an attorney with the ACLU of Texas focused on the constitutional rights of immigrant and border communities, clerked at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and represented farm workers in Washington state, per the campaign site. He holds a law degree from Seattle University and a business degree from the University of Texas at El Paso, per the campaign site.
R. Wayne Pritchard Republican
Pritchard is a licensed attorney and registered professional engineer who has practiced law in El Paso for 37 years, most recently as a solo practitioner, per the campaign site. Pritchard's practice has focused on intellectual property law, along with employment law, antitrust law, family law and probate matters, and includes admission to practice before the U.S. Patent Office and the U.S. Supreme Court. Pritchard holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a law degree from St. Mary's Law School.
May 26 runoff result: Bernardo Cruz won the Democratic nomination over Enrique A. Holguin, 54.57%-45.43% (9,669 to 8,049 votes), after neither reached a majority against a third candidate in the March 3 primary, per the county's official runoff canvass. This is an open seat; the sitting 168th judge did not seek re-election. Republican R. Wayne Pritchard was unopposed in his primary and meets Cruz on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 171st Judicial DistrictAmanda Enriquez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amanda Enriquez Democratic
Enriquez is running for Judge of the 171st District Court in El Paso, citing a career in public service, per the campaign site. The site does not provide further detail on Enriquez's occupation or professional background.
Single-nominee race: Amanda Enriquez is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. She won the Democratic nomination over Alex Cuellar with about 67% of the vote on March 3; this is an open seat (the sitting 171st judge did not seek re-election), and no Republican filed, per the county's official primary returns and sample ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 205th Judicial DistrictFrancisco X. Dominguez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Francisco X. Dominguez Democratic Incumbent
Dominguez is the incumbent judge of the 205th District Court and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Francisco X. Dominguez.
Single-nominee race: Francisco X. Dominguez, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 210th Judicial DistrictAlyssa G. Perez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Alyssa G. Perez Democratic Incumbent
Perez is the incumbent judge of the 210th District Court and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Alyssa G. Perez.
Single-nominee race: Alyssa G. Perez, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 243rd Judicial DistrictSelena N. Solis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Selena N. Solis Democratic Incumbent
Solis is the incumbent judge of the 243rd District Court and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Selena N. Solis.
Single-nominee race: Selena N. Solis, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 327th Judicial DistrictMonique Velarde Reyes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Monique Velarde Reyes Democratic Incumbent
Velarde Reyes is the incumbent judge of the 327th District Court and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Monique Velarde Reyes.
Single-nominee race: Monique Velarde Reyes, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 1Ruth Reyes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ruth Reyes Democratic Incumbent
Reyes is the incumbent judge of County Court at Law No. 1 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ruth Reyes.
Single-nominee race: Ruth Reyes, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 2Frances M. Maldonado (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Frances M. Maldonado Democratic
- Maintain fair standards for both prosecution and defense
- Improve court efficiency to prevent case backlogs and hold regular hearings
- Set bail amounts based on individual case circumstances, without ties to bonding companies
Per the El Paso Matters.
About Frances M. Maldonado
Maldonado owns a law firm handling business, criminal, family and personal-injury cases and began her career at the District Attorney's Office, per El Paso Matters. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Frances M. Maldonado.
Single-nominee race: Frances M. Maldonado is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. In a three-candidate March 3 field, Christina Montes led with about 45% and Maldonado took about 34%, short of a majority; Maldonado then won the May 26 runoff, 56.62%-43.38% (10,075 to 7,720 votes), per the county's official runoff canvass. This is an open seat and no Republican filed.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 3Melissa Baeza (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa Baeza Democratic Incumbent
Baeza practiced law in El Paso for over 13 years focused on civil litigation before taking the bench, per the campaign site. Baeza received the Honorable Sam Paxson Outstanding Jurist Award in 2025 from the El Paso Bar Association and previously served as President of the El Paso Women's Bar Association. Baeza holds a law degree from Texas Tech University and is seeking reelection to County Court at Law No. 3.
Single-nominee race: Melissa Baeza, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 4Eunice Reyes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eunice Reyes Democratic
Reyes has practiced family, juvenile and criminal law for 12 years and has served as a municipal court judge in Anthony, Texas, per El Paso Matters. She won the Democratic nomination for the open County Court at Law No. 4 seat outright on March 3. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eunice Reyes.
March 3 primary result: Eunice Reyes won the Democratic nomination outright over Jeff Rago and sitting 168th District Judge Marcos Lizarraga with about 52-53% of the vote, per El Paso Matters reporting of the county's official returns. This is an open seat and no Republican filed; Reyes is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 5Jesus Rodriguez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jesus Rodriguez Democratic Incumbent
Rodriguez is the incumbent judge of County Court at Law No. 5 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jesus Rodriguez.
Single-nominee race: Jesus Rodriguez, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 6M. Sue Kurita (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
M. Sue Kurita Democratic Incumbent
Kurita is the incumbent judge of County Court at Law No. 6 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for M. Sue Kurita.
Single-nominee race: M. Sue Kurita, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Court at Law No. 7Ruben Morales (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ruben Morales Democratic Incumbent
Morales is the incumbent judge of County Court at Law No. 7 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ruben Morales.
Single-nominee race: Ruben Morales, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 1Linda S. Perez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Linda S. Perez Democratic Incumbent
Perez is the incumbent judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Linda S. Perez.
Single-nominee race: Linda S. Perez, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2Robert S. Anchondo (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert S. Anchondo Democratic Incumbent
Anchondo is the incumbent judge of County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert S. Anchondo.
Single-nominee race: Robert S. Anchondo, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Probate Court No. 1Patricia B. Chew (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patricia B. Chew Democratic Incumbent
Chew is the incumbent judge of County Probate Court No. 1 and was unopposed for re-nomination in the March 3 Democratic primary, per the county's official sample ballot and roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patricia B. Chew.
Single-nominee race: Patricia B. Chew, the incumbent, was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official sample ballot.
Full race pageJudge, County Probate Court No. 2Gabriella Reed (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gabriella Reed Democratic
Gabriella Reed appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, County Probate Court No. 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gabriella Reed.
March 3 primary result: Gabriella Reed won the Democratic nomination over sitting 448th District Judge Sergio H. Enriquez, who sought to move to this bench, about 54%-46%, per press reporting of the county's official returns. This is an open seat (the sitting Probate Court No. 2 judge did not seek re-election) and no Republican filed; Reed is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.
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El Paso County is split across 5 Texas House districts.
Find your districts by addressTexas House: 5 districtsDistricts 74, 75, 77, 78, 79
Texas House District 74Robert Garza (R) · Eddie Morales, Jr (D)
Robert Garza Republican
Robert Garza is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 74 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.
Eddie Morales, Jr Democratic Incumbent
- Opposing federal border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park
- Public school funding
Per the campaign site.
About Eddie Morales, Jr
Eddie Morales Jr. is an attorney and business owner from Eagle Pass who represents Texas House District 74, an eleven-county district spanning from Eagle Pass to El Paso, according to his campaign site. He has worked on border security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure legislation during his time in office.
Robert Garza (Republican), Eddie Morales, Jr (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 74; Eddie Morales, Jr 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 75Mary E Gonzalez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary E Gonzalez Democratic Incumbent
Mary E. Gonzalez has represented Texas House District 75, covering east El Paso County and the towns of Socorro, Clint, Fabens, and Tornillo, according to the Texas House's official roster. Her district office is located in San Elizario. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Mary E Gonzalez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 75; Mary E Gonzalez 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 77Humberto Perez (R) · Vincent "Vince" Perez (D)
Humberto Perez Republican
Humberto Perez is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 77 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.
Vincent "Vince" Perez Democratic Incumbent
- Fair maps and voting rights protection
- Establishing a public law school in El Paso
- Property tax reform
Per the campaign site.
About Vincent "Vince" Perez
Vincent "Vince" Perez is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Vincent "Vince" Perez is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Vince Perez represents Texas House District 77 in El Paso and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee as Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, according to his campaign site. He has focused on redistricting and voting rights, healthcare access on the border, and a proposed public law school in El Paso.
Humberto Perez (Republican), Vincent "Vince" Perez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 77; Vincent "Vince" Perez 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 78Joe Moody (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe Moody Democratic Incumbent
- Criminal justice reform, including preventing wrongful convictions and revising penalties for drug and juvenile offenses
Per Texas House official biography.
About Joe Moody
Joe Moody serves as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives and as senior counsel for WestStar Bank, according to the Texas House's official biography. A lifelong El Paso resident, he founded the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus and has focused his legislative work on preventing wrongful convictions and revising penalties for drug and juvenile offenders. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Joe Moody (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 78; Joe Moody 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 79Claudia Ordaz (D) · Jesse Romero (R)
Claudia Ordaz Democratic Incumbent
Claudia Ordaz represents Texas House District 79 in El Paso County, according to the Texas House's official roster. Her district office is located in El Paso. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jesse Romero Republican
Jesse Romero is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 79 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.
Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Jesse Romero (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 79; Claudia Ordaz 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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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.