Rockwall County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
15 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 8 Rockwall County races, led by the Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 3 contest.
Judges
Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 3Matthew Kolodoski (R) · Amanda Reichek (D)
Matthew Kolodoski (R) and Amanda Reichek (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 3.
Matthew Kolodoski Republican
Matthew Kolodoski is the Republican candidate for the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 3. He is a partner at a Texas litigation firm, board certified in consumer and commercial law and in insurance law, and previously clerked for U.S. District Judge Irma C. Ramirez, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and SMU Dedman School of Law.
Amanda Reichek Democrat
Amanda Reichek previously served as a justice on the Fifth Court of Appeals from 2019 to 2024, authoring more than 500 appellate opinions, per her campaign site.
Elected by the voters of the 5th Court of Appeals District, which covers Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall 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 pageTexas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 6Benjamin N. Smith (R) · Monica Purdy (D)
Benjamin N. Smith (R) and Monica Purdy (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 6.
Benjamin N. Smith Republican
Benjamin N. Smith is the Republican candidate for the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 6. He currently serves as judge of the 380th Judicial District Court in Collin County, presiding over criminal felony, family and civil cases, per his campaign site.
Monica Purdy Democrat
Monica Purdy is the Democratic candidate for the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 6. She has served as an associate judge in the Dallas County civil district courts since 2013 and was elected to the bench in November 2020, following more than 30 years of civil litigation experience, per her campaign site. She is a graduate of Spelman College and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
Elected by the voters of the 5th Court of Appeals District, which covers Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall 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 pageTexas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 8Andrea D. Plumlee (D) · Ashley Wysocki (R)
Andrea D. Plumlee (D) and Ashley Wysocki (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 8.
Andrea D. Plumlee Democrat
Andrea D. Plumlee is a candidate for Court of Appeals, 5th District, Place 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the state's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Ashley Wysocki Republican
Ashley Wysocki is the judge of the 162nd District Court in Dallas County, per Governor's office announcements of her earlier district court appointments. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Elected by the voters of the 5th Court of Appeals District, which covers Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall 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 pageCities and towns
City Council, Place 2Catherine Casteel · Mark Moeller
Catherine Casteel and Mark Moeller are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rockwall City Council, Place 2.
Catherine Casteel
- Catherine Casteel Announces Write-In Candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 4 – Blue Ribbon News “My priorities include <strong smart growth that protects neighborhoods, thoughtful infrastructure planning to improve traffic flow, responsible economic development, and dependable city services</strong .” Rockwall Place 1: Catherine Casteel Rockwall County Votes rockwallheraldbanner.com <strong I will advocate for smart economic development by working with businesses to streamline the process of setting up and expanding in Rockwall while ensuring our infrastructure supports growth
- By prioritizing business-friendly policies, strengthening partnerships, and investing in workforce development</strong ..
- Palestine native running for Rockwall City Council News palestineherald.com Dr
Per the campaign site.
About Catherine Casteel
Catherine Casteel Announces Write-In Candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 4 – Blue Ribbon News “My priorities include <strong smart growth that protects neighborhoods, thoughtful infrastructure planning to improve traffic flow, responsible economic development, and dependable city services</strong .” Rockwall Place 1: Catherine Casteel Rockwall County Votes rockwallheraldbanner.
Mark Moeller
- Mark Moeller is listed in Ballot Brief election research
- Mark Moeller's policy positions are summarized from available public sources
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Mark Moeller
Mark Moeller is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Mark Moeller's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
City Council, Place 4David Schoen · John Hagaman
David Schoen and John Hagaman are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rockwall City Council, Place 4.
David Schoen
- David Schoen (Rockwall City Council Place 6, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now David Schoen - Ballotpedia David Schoen (Republican Party) <strong ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 35.</strong Ron Quince - Ballotpedia The general election was held on November 4, 2014
- The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014
- Incumbent Justin Jones ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Becky Harris defeated Ron Quilang, Vick Gill and David Schoen in the Republican primary
Per the campaign site.
About David Schoen
David Schoen (Rockwall City Council Place 6, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now David Schoen - Ballotpedia David Schoen (Republican Party) <strong ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 35.</strong Ron Quince - Ballotpedia The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014.
John Hagaman
- John Hagaman (Rockwall City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now
- John Hagaman's policy positions are summarized from available public sources
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About John Hagaman
John Hagaman (Rockwall City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. John Hagaman's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
City Council, Place 6 - District 2Anna Campbell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Anna Campbell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rockwall City Council, Place 6 - District 2.
Anna Campbell
- Anna Campbell was re-elected to the Washington Unified School District Board of
- Anna Campbell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources
- Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Anna Campbell
Anna Campbell was re-elected to the Washington Unified School District Board of. Anna Campbell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressTexas Senate District 2Bob Hall (R) · Keenen Colbert (D)
Bob Hall Republican Incumbent
- Describes himself as pro-life, pro-gun, pro-property rights and pro-limited government, and was involved in making Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
Per Texas Senate official biography.
About Bob Hall
Bob Hall is the Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Bob Hall is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Retired US Air Force captain and former aerospace systems engineer and business development manager who founded Professional Proposal Management, Inc. in 1984, per Texas Senate official biography. Has served in the Senate since 2015 and chairs the Senate Committee on Administration, per Texas Senate official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Keenen Colbert Democratic
- Fully funding public schools
- Making healthcare more affordable
- Lowering costs for working Texans
Per the campaign site.
About Keenen Colbert
Keenen Colbert is the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 2. He served more than eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising from noncommissioned officer to commissioned officer, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Mass Communications from Texas State University, per his campaign site.
Bob Hall (Republican), Keenen Colbert (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 2; Bob Hall 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 33Katrina Pierson (R) · Orlando Lopez (D)
Katrina Pierson Republican Incumbent
Katrina Pierson is a political consultant who founded her own public affairs and crisis consulting firm, according to the Texas House's official biography. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Dallas and has served as a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation. She represents Texas House District 33, covering part of Collin County and Rockwall County. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Orlando Lopez Democratic
- Fully fund public schools and raise teacher pay while opposing voucher programs
- Provide free meals to every public school student
- Support publicly financed elections to reduce corporate and PAC influence
Per the campaign site.
About Orlando Lopez
Orlando Lopez is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a construction project manager with a construction science degree from Texas A&M, per campaign site. Grew up in a working family in the Rio Grande Valley and attended Hidalgo High School, per campaign site. Lives in Heath with his wife, a former teacher and counselor, and their daughter, per campaign site.
Katrina Pierson (Republican), Orlando Lopez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 33; Katrina Pierson 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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Who is on the ballot in Rockwall County, Texas on November 3, 2026?
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