Taylor County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Taylor County, Texas

40 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 25 Taylor County races, led by the Texas Senate District 28 contest.

25 races on the November ballot · 40 candidates
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County offices

Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 2Kyle Kendrick (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kyle Kendrick (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Commissioner Precinct 2 - District 2.

Kyle Kendrick Republican

Kyle Kendrick currently serves as Taylor County Commissioner Precinct 2 in Texas, a position he has held and was re-elected to in 2022, with his current term extending until December 31, 2026. Kyle Kendrick is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 2Darla McCrary (R) · Eddy Harris (R) · Scott Lebowitz (R)

Darla McCrary (R), Eddy Harris (R) and Scott Lebowitz (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

Darla McCrary Republican

About Darla McCrary

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Eddy Harris Republican

Top priorities
  • Eddy Harris (Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Eddy Harris (R), Scott Lebowitz (R), and Darla McCrary (R) are running in the Republican primary for Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong
  • Eddy Harris is associated with the R party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Eddy Harris

Eddy Harris (Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Eddy Harris (R), Scott Lebowitz (R), and Darla McCrary (R) are running in the Republican primary for Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong . Eddy Harris is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Scott Lebowitz Republican

Top priorities
  • Biographical information not available from provided sources
  • Scott Lebowitz is associated with the R party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Scott Lebowitz

Biographical information not available from provided sources. Scott Lebowitz is associated with the R party in available records. 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.

Lytle Lake Water Control and Improvement District Board At-largeNonpartisan race · Rusty Beard · Andrew Houser · Patty Knight

Rusty Beard, Andrew Houser and Patty Knight are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lytle Lake Water Control and Improvement District Board At-large.

Rusty Beard Nonpartisan

About Rusty Beard

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Andrew Houser Nonpartisan

About Andrew Houser

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Patty Knight Nonpartisan

About Patty Knight

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Commissioner Precinct 4Mike Hobbs (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mike Hobbs (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Commissioner Precinct 4.

Mike Hobbs Republican

Top priorities
  • expanding ambulance services in rural areas
  • maintaining county infrastructure
  • addressing space concerns within the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office

Per the campaign site.

About Mike Hobbs

Mike Hobbs is a Republican Party candidate running for Taylor County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas in the March 3, 2026 primary. No further professional background or educational details are available in the provided research. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Treasurer - District 1Pierce LoPachin (D)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Pierce LoPachin (D) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Treasurer - District 1.

Pierce LoPachin Democrat

Top priorities
  • No professional background, education, or experience details were found in the provided
  • Pierce LoPachin is associated with the D party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Pierce LoPachin

No professional background, education, or experience details were found in the provided. Pierce LoPachin is associated with the D party in available records. 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.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4David D. Doherty (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

David D. Doherty (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4.

David D. Doherty Republican

Top priorities
  • Doherty's professional background, education, or experience
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About David D. Doherty

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

TreasurerBecky Freeman (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Becky Freeman (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Treasurer.

Becky Freeman Republican

About Becky Freeman

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Commissioner Precinct 4 - District 2Charles Statler (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Charles Statler (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County Commissioner Precinct 4 - District 2.

Charles Statler Republican

About Charles Statler

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

District Clerk - District 2Tammy Robinson (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tammy Robinson (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Taylor County District Clerk - District 2.

Tammy Robinson Republican

Top priorities
  • Tammy Robinson, a Republican, has served as the Taylor District Clerk in Texas,
  • Tammy Robinson is associated with the R party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Tammy Robinson

Tammy Robinson, a Republican, has served as the Taylor District Clerk in Texas,. Tammy Robinson is associated with the R party in available records. 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.

School board

Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 4Nonpartisan race · Doug Schlagel · Brad Hill

Doug Schlagel and Brad Hill are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 4.

Doug Schlagel Nonpartisan

About Doug Schlagel

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Brad Hill Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Brad Hill is a distinguished California judge, currently serving as a member of the
  • Brad Hill is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Brad Hill

Brad Hill is a distinguished California judge, currently serving as a member of the. Brad Hill is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 5 - District 2Nonpartisan race · Eric Sobecki

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Eric Sobecki is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 5 - District 2.

Eric Sobecki Nonpartisan

About Eric Sobecki

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 5Nonpartisan race · Megan Stephenson

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Megan Stephenson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wylie Independent School District (Taylor County), Position 5.

Megan Stephenson Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Megan Stephenson is listed in Ballot Brief election research
  • Megan Stephenson is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Megan Stephenson

Megan Stephenson is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Megan Stephenson is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Cities and towns

Mayor of Buffalo GapNonpartisan race · Leonard Glasgow · Bryan Cunningham

Leonard Glasgow and Bryan Cunningham are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Buffalo Gap.

Leonard Glasgow Nonpartisan

About Leonard Glasgow

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Bryan Cunningham Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Bryan Cunningham is listed in Ballot Brief election research
  • Bryan Cunningham is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
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About Bryan Cunningham

Bryan Cunningham is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Bryan Cunningham is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Trent City Council At-largeNonpartisan race · Wayne Robertson · Geoff Goodnough · Bob Reed · Peyton Valentine

Wayne Robertson, Geoff Goodnough, Bob Reed and Peyton Valentine are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Trent City Council At-large.

Wayne Robertson Nonpartisan

About Wayne Robertson

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Geoff Goodnough Nonpartisan

About Geoff Goodnough

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Bob Reed Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Bob Reed is listed in Ballot Brief election research
  • Bob Reed is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Bob Reed

Bob Reed is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Bob Reed is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Peyton Valentine Nonpartisan

Top priorities
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About Peyton Valentine

Peyton Valentine (Trent City Council At-large, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. 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.

Buffalo Gap Town Council At-largeNonpartisan race · Merry Ann Byrd · Natalie Garvey · Jared Arldt

Merry Ann Byrd, Natalie Garvey and Jared Arldt are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Buffalo Gap Town Council At-large.

Merry Ann Byrd Nonpartisan

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About Merry Ann Byrd

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Natalie Garvey Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • No information available regarding Natalie Garvey's professional background, education, or experience in the provided research text
  • Natalie Garvey is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Natalie Garvey

No information available regarding Natalie Garvey's professional background, education, or experience in the provided research text. Natalie Garvey is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Jared Arldt Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Jared Arldt is listed in Ballot Brief election research
  • Jared Arldt is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Jared Arldt

Jared Arldt is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Jared Arldt is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Mayor of AbileneNonpartisan race · Weldon W. Hurt

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Weldon W. Hurt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor of Abilene.

Weldon W. Hurt Nonpartisan

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Per the campaign site.

About Weldon W. Hurt

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Tye City Council Place 4 - District 1Nonpartisan race · Rex Allison

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Rex Allison is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tye City Council Place 4 - District 1.

Rex Allison Nonpartisan

About Rex Allison

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Tye City Council Place 4 - District 2Nonpartisan race · Richard Clark

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Richard Clark is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tye City Council Place 4 - District 2.

Richard Clark Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Richard Clark served as a former Republican member of the Jacksonville City Council in
  • Richard Clark is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Richard Clark

Richard Clark served as a former Republican member of the Jacksonville City Council in. Richard Clark is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Tye City Council Place 2Nonpartisan race · Billie J. Roys

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Billie J. Roys is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tye City Council Place 2.

Billie J. Roys Nonpartisan

About Billie J. Roys

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Buffalo Gap Town Council At-large - District 1Nonpartisan race · Doris Dillard

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Doris Dillard is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Buffalo Gap Town Council At-large - District 1.

Doris Dillard Nonpartisan

About Doris Dillard

Listed from official election filings. The Ballot Brief has not yet researched a profile for this candidate; confirm the race and candidate with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Abilene City Council Place 4Nonpartisan race · Rich Lyles · Allison Carroll · Tammy Fogle

Rich Lyles, Allison Carroll and Tammy Fogle are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Abilene City Council Place 4.

Rich Lyles Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • housing
  • infrastructure and street repairs
  • childcare costs

Per the campaign site.

About Rich Lyles

Rich Lyles is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Rich Lyles is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Allison Carroll Nonpartisan

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About Allison Carroll

Allison Carroll (Abilene City Council Place 4, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. 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.

Tammy Fogle Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Tammy Fogle is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Tammy Fogle

Information regarding Tammy Fogle's professional background, education, and experience is not. Tammy Fogle is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

Abilene City Council Place 3Nonpartisan race · Jay Patterson

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jay Patterson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Abilene City Council Place 3.

Jay Patterson Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Jay Patterson is listed in Ballot Brief election research
  • Jay Patterson is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records
  • Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
About Jay Patterson

Jay Patterson is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Jay Patterson is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. 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.

Abilene City Council Place 4 - District 1Nonpartisan race · Benjamin L. Bailey

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Benjamin L. Bailey is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Abilene City Council Place 4 - District 1.

Benjamin L. Bailey Nonpartisan

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About Benjamin L. Bailey

Bailey (Abilene City Council Place 4, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. 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.

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Texas Senate District 28Charles Perry (R) · Riley Rodriquez (D)

Charles Perry Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Water and property rights policy
  • Eliminating sanctuary cities in Texas

Per the campaign site.

About Charles Perry
Charles Perry

Charles Perry is a certified public accountant from Lubbock who has represented Texas Senate District 28 since 2014, according to the Texas Senate's official roster. He previously served in the Texas House from 2010 to 2014 and now chairs the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs as President pro tempore of the Senate. His campaign site highlights his work on water policy and legislation to eliminate sanctuary cities in Texas.

Riley Rodriquez Democratic

Top priorities
  • Addressing economic pressures on working Texans from corporate and data-center growth
  • Expanding opportunity for rural communities
  • Supporting rural healthcare and public education

Per the campaign site.

About Riley Rodriquez

Riley Rodriquez is the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Rodriquez grew up in the Big Country region, graduated from Knox City High School, and has worked on ranches and in the oilfield, per campaign site.

Charles Perry (Republican), Riley Rodriquez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 28; Charles Perry 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.

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Texas House District 71Jay Hardaway (R) · Diana Luna (D)

Jay Hardaway Republican

Jay Hardaway is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 71 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 20, 2026.

Diana Luna Democratic

Diana Luna is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 71 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 20, 2026.

Jay Hardaway (Republican), Diana Luna (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 71. Not on the November ballot: Stan Lambert, the sitting member per the 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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Taylor County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Taylor County, Texas on November 3, 2026?

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