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Jose Navarro Balbuena
Candidate for Governor
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Jose Navarro Balbuena is a Democrat who ran for Governor of Texas in the March 3, 2026, Democratic primary, where he was unsuccessful. A tax strategist, technical engineer, and insurance agent, Balbuena campaigned on a platform focused on economic and educational reforms, including statewide early college integration and support for working-class families.
Top Priorities
- Statewide Early College Integration
- Texas Farms to School Lunches
- THC -- Full Legalization & Expungements