One candidate is tracked for Hays County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alfonso O. Salazar. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Alfonso O. Salazar won the Democratic nomination over Landon Bryan Campbell, 54.50% to 45.50%. No Republican filed, so Salazar is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results (Texas prints unopposed nominees). Sitting Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins did not seek re-election.
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
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Alfonso O. Salazar is a defense and civil rights attorney who has practiced in Hays County since 2019, per Community Impact. He served 12 years in the military as a Military Police officer before attending law school. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Hays County Criminal District Attorney in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Hays County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alfonso O. Salazar. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hays County Criminal District Attorney election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Hays County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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