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Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Cooper and Tim Funchess. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Michael Cooper won the Democratic nomination outright and Tim Funchess won the Republican nomination outright, per the county's official primary sample ballots; they meet on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat.

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Michael Cooper

Democratic

Biography

Michael Cooper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Cooper.

Tim Funchess

Republican

Biography

Funchess is the sitting Jefferson County Treasurer and is seeking re-election, per the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Treasurer in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Cooper and Tim Funchess. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson County Treasurer 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.

How do I see my exact Jefferson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Jefferson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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26 tracked races in Jefferson County, Texas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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Jefferson County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2Jefferson County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4Jefferson County Criminal District AttorneySee all 26 Jefferson County races
Candidate profiles
Michael Cooper, full profileTim Funchess, full profileOfficial Texas election office