Guadalupe County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
23 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 19 Guadalupe County races, led by the Guadalupe County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeMichael R. Carpenter (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael R. Carpenter (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Judge.
Michael R. Carpenter Republican
- Manage growth and protect the county's character
- Plan for transportation and public safety needs
- Strengthen county services
Per the per Seguin Today.
About Michael R. Carpenter
Michael R. Carpenter was elected Guadalupe County Precinct 3 commissioner in 2020 and previously served as Schertz mayor and a Schertz city councilman, per Seguin Today. He resigned the commissioner seat after filing for county judge, per a county news release.
Michael R. Carpenter won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,721 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. He is running for the seat now held by County Judge Kyle Kutscher, who is not seeking re-election, per Seguin Today.
Full race pageDistrict ClerkLinda Balk (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Linda Balk (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County District Clerk.
Linda Balk Republican Incumbent
Linda Balk is the sitting Guadalupe County District Clerk, per the Guadalupe County website.
Linda Balk won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,627 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026.
Full race pageClerkTeresa Kiel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Teresa Kiel (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Clerk.
Teresa Kiel Republican Incumbent
Teresa Kiel is the sitting Guadalupe County Clerk, per the Guadalupe County website.
Teresa Kiel won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,723 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026.
Full race pageTreasurerLinda Douglass (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Linda Douglass (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Treasurer.
Linda Douglass Republican Incumbent
Linda Douglass is the sitting Guadalupe County Treasurer, per the Guadalupe County website.
Linda Douglass won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,598 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 2Ronnie Clark (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ronnie Clark (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Commissioner, Precinct 2.
Ronnie Clark Republican
- Address growth and traffic while protecting residents' safety and property rights
- Prepare for floods with grant-funded early-warning systems
- Conserve water by working with state legislators on wastewater permits
Per the per his Community Impact Q&A answers.
About Ronnie Clark
Ronnie Clark is a self-employed audio and video contractor who has served on the Staples city council since 2008, including four years as mayor, per his Community Impact candidate Q&A.
Ronnie Clark won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Noah Webster, 1,782 votes to 1,475 (54.7% to 45.3%, official results), for the seat held by Drew Engelke, who filed for re-election and withdrew before the primary, per Community Impact. No other filer appears in the county's primary records. Only Precinct 2 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 3 (Unexpired Term)Jim Wolverton (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jim Wolverton (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Unexpired Term).
Jim Wolverton Republican Incumbent
- Emergency preparedness, including equipment and supply stockpiles
- Coordinate with state representatives on disaster aid
- Water infrastructure, including a regional pipeline linking Gonzales, Seguin and Schertz
Per the per his Community Impact Q&A answers.
About Jim Wolverton
Jim Wolverton was appointed Guadalupe County Precinct 3 commissioner on December 2, 2025, per the Guadalupe County website. He previously held the seat for more than two decades before retiring in December 2020, per the same source.
Jim Wolverton, appointed to the seat in December 2025 after Michael Carpenter resigned to run for county judge, won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Allison Heyward, 2,312 votes to 1,470 (61.1% to 38.9%, official results). The race is for the unexpired term. No other filer appears in the county's primary records. Only Precinct 3 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 4Stephen Germann (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephen Germann (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Commissioner, Precinct 4.
Stephen Germann Republican Incumbent
Stephen Germann is the sitting Guadalupe County Precinct 4 commissioner and a lifetime county resident, per the Guadalupe County website. Per the same page, he is a rancher and businessman in Marion who ran poultry farm operations from 1992 to 2018.
Incumbent Stephen Germann led the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 1,945 votes (45.0%) ahead of Joel Hicks (1,272) and Mark Allen (1,103), then won the May 26 runoff over Hicks, 1,952 votes to 1,257 (60.8% to 39.2%, official results). No other filer appears in the county's primary records. Only Precinct 4 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1Katherine Torrence (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Katherine Torrence (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.
Katherine Torrence Republican
Katherine Torrence is the Republican nominee for Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, and is set to replace retiring Judge Darrell Hunter, per Seguin Today. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Katherine Torrence.
Katherine Torrence won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (4,545 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. She succeeds Judge Darrell Hunter, who is retiring, per Seguin Today. No background information was found for her in the sources checked.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 2Sheryl Sachtleben (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheryl Sachtleben (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.
Sheryl Sachtleben Republican Incumbent
Sheryl Sachtleben is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, per the Guadalupe County website.
Incumbent Sheryl Sachtleben won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Willie Ybarra, 1,993 votes to 1,411 (58.6% to 41.5%, official results). No other filer appears in the county's primary records. Only Precinct 2 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 3John D. Terry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John D. Terry (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.
John D. Terry Republican Incumbent
John D. Terry is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, per the Guadalupe County website.
John D. Terry won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (3,319 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. Only Precinct 3 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 4Todd Friesenhahn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Todd Friesenhahn (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
Todd Friesenhahn Republican Incumbent
Todd Friesenhahn is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, per the Guadalupe County website.
Todd Friesenhahn won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (3,872 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. Only Precinct 4 voters vote in this race.
Full race pageJudges
County Court at Law No. 1 JudgeWilliam "Bill" Squires, III (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
William "Bill" Squires, III (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Court at Law No. 1 Judge.
William "Bill" Squires, III Republican Incumbent
William "Bill" Squires, III is the sitting judge of County Court at Law No. 1, per the Guadalupe County website.
Incumbent William "Bill" Squires III won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over attorney John Green, 9,781 votes to 6,340 (60.7% to 39.3%, official results), and no other filer appears in the county's primary records. The county had not posted a November county-office list as of September 29, 2026.
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 2 JudgeKirsten Legore (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kirsten Legore (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Guadalupe County Court at Law No. 2 Judge.
Kirsten Legore Republican Incumbent
Kirsten Legore is the sitting judge of County Court at Law No. 2, per the Guadalupe County website.
Kirsten Legore won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,580 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026.
Full race page274th Judicial District JudgeGary L. Steel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gary L. Steel (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 274th Judicial District Judge.
Gary L. Steel Republican Incumbent
Gary L. Steel is the sitting judge of the 274th District Court, per the Guadalupe County website.
Gary L. Steel won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,604 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. The 274th District covers Guadalupe County.
Full race page456th Judicial District JudgeHeather Hines (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heather Hines (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 456th Judicial District Judge.
Heather Hines Republican Incumbent
Heather Hines is the sitting judge of the 456th District Court, per the Guadalupe County website.
Heather Hines won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary unopposed (14,483 votes, official results). No Democratic, Libertarian or other filer for this office appears in the county's primary records; the county had not posted a November county-office candidate list as of September 29, 2026. The 456th District covers Guadalupe County.
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 4th District, Chief JusticeAntonia "Toni" Arteaga (D) · Bert Richardson (R)
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga (D) and Bert Richardson (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District, Chief Justice.
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga Democrat
Antonia "Toni" Arteaga is a sitting judge of the 57th District Court in Bexar County, first elected in 2008 and now serving her fifth term, per her campaign site. She is running for Chief Justice of the Texas 4th Court of Appeals, which covers 32 counties in South and Central Texas, per the campaign site. She has served as Past President of the Texas Association of District Judges and as a founding member of Texas Latinx Judges, per the campaign site.
Bert Richardson Republican
Bert Richardson is the Republican candidate for Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals. He has served as a judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals since 2015 and previously spent ten years as judge of the 379th District Court after appointment by Governor Bush, following earlier service as an assistant U.S. attorney and assistant district attorney in Bexar County, per his campaign site. He has 37 years of experience as a trial and appellate lawyer and judge and is board certified in criminal law.
Elected by the voters of the 4th Court of Appeals District, which covers 32 counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Guadalupe County is split across 2 Texas Senate districts.
Find your districts by addressTexas Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 19, 21
Texas Senate District 19Roland Gutierrez (D) · Marcus Cardenas (R)
Roland Gutierrez Democratic Incumbent
- Gun violence prevention
- Public education
- Healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Roland Gutierrez
Roland Gutierrez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 19. He is an attorney and founder of the Gutierrez Law Firm, which specializes in immigration law, according to his official Senate biography. He earned a BA in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995 and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1998, and previously served as a state representative from 2008 to 2021 and on the San Antonio City Council.
Marcus Cardenas Republican
- Property tax relief for working families
- Expand career and technical education in trades such as HVAC and plumbing
- Attract new industries and support small businesses
Per the San Antonio Report.
About Marcus Cardenas
Marcus Cardenas owns Vertex Concrete, a concrete furniture business, and previously worked in his family's plumbing business, according to the San Antonio Report. A native of San Antonio's Southside, he is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 19, challenging Democratic incumbent Roland Gutierrez.
Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Marcus Cardenas (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 19; Roland Gutierrez 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 Senate District 21Julie Dahlberg (R) · Judith Zaffirini (D)
Julie Dahlberg Republican
- Eliminate property taxes and reduce government waste
- Water security and election integrity
- Increase teacher compensation while reducing administrative spending
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Dahlberg
Julie Dahlberg is a U.S. Army veteran who owns MYCO Glass & Mirror, a glass company in La Vernia, according to her campaign website. She previously served as executive director of a San Antonio sober-living nonprofit and is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 21, challenging Democratic incumbent Judith Zaffirini.
Judith Zaffirini Democratic Incumbent
- Healthcare access, including Medicaid and pre-existing condition coverage
- Education and educator compensation
- Property tax reduction
Per the campaign site.
About Judith Zaffirini
Judith Zaffirini is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 21, which stretches from the Rio Grande to the Colorado River and the Valley. A former communications specialist and 13-year teacher with BS, MA, and PhD degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, she became the first woman Dean of the Senate on December 31, 2023, and has passed 1,524 bills since 1987, the most in Texas legislative history, according to her official Senate biography.
Julie Dahlberg (Republican), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 21; Judith Zaffirini 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 44Alan Schoolcraft (R) · Eric Norman (D)
Alan Schoolcraft Republican Incumbent
Alan Schoolcraft represents Texas House District 44, covering Guadalupe and Gonzales counties. He is an attorney, business owner and United States Air Force veteran from McQueeney, Texas, per the Texas House of Representatives. He served six terms in the Texas House from 1981 to 1993 and returned to the House in 2024, per the Texas House of Representatives. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Eric Norman Democratic
- Support economic development, small businesses and better wages
- Support public education and oppose school vouchers
- Oppose state tax incentives for AI data centers, citing water and power use
Per the campaign site.
About Eric Norman
Eric Norman is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 44 and works as an independent shoemaker in Seguin, Texas, per his campaign site. He is an Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of North Texas, and he co-founded Community Cycles Seguin, a nonprofit community bike shop, per his campaign site.
Alan Schoolcraft (Republican), Eric Norman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 44; Alan Schoolcraft 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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