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Travis County, Texas

Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4

One candidate is tracked for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: George Morales III. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Margaret Gomez retired in June 2026 after three decades and the runoff winner was appointed to the seat, per KUT, so he runs as the sitting commissioner.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, George Morales III, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Travis County › Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4

George Morales III

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fixing roads in the precinct
  • Better coordination with transit and health agencies

Per the KUT.

Biography

Morales is a Justice of the Peace constable with 27 years of public service in Travis County, certified as a master peace officer, gang investigator and mental health officer, per the campaign site. Raised in Austin's Dove Springs neighborhood, he graduated from Johnston High School and earned a degree summa cum laude from Huston-Tillotson University, per the campaign site. He has been recognized twice by the state of Texas for community policing and public safety and serves as president of the Dove Springs Advisory Board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: George Morales III. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4 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 Travis 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.

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Candidate roster from official Travis County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Travis County District ClerkTravis County TreasurerTravis County Constable, Precinct 4, Unexpired TermSee all 16 Travis County races
Candidate profiles
George Morales III, full profileOfficial Texas election office