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Michelle Gutierrez Cohen

Democratic · Texas · 2026

Running for Hays County Judge, Texas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting election integrity and voter registration at the county level
  • Coordinating transportation and infrastructure improvements amid rapid county growth
  • Prioritizing water resource protection through responsible planning
Biography

Michelle Gutierrez Cohen is the sitting Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and holds a doctorate in organizational leadership, per her campaign site. She has more than 30 years of experience in public service, including work in state government.

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