3 candidates are tracked across 3 Brazos County races for the 2026 election, led by the Brazos County Judge - District 1 contest. Preview your Brazos County, Texas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed3
Profiles3
Brazos County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Texas nominees were set by the March 3 primary and May 26 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on the November 3 ballot, a plurality wins, and declared write-in votes count but write-in names do not print, per the Secretary of State.
Hand-curated profiles for Brazos County are on the way.
The previews below come from our automated tracker and may not expand into full profiles yet. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away.
Kyle Kacal served as a Republican member for the 12th district of the Texas House of Representatives. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University. A lifetime rancher and longtime Brazos Valley resident; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Kyle Kacal served as a Republican member for the 12th district of the Texas House of Representatives · He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University · A lifetime rancher and longtime Brazos Valley resident
Wayland Van Nest is a Bryan High School graduate and a 24-year Brazos County employee. He has served 19 years as a bailiff in a Brazos County courtroom, gaining extensive experience within the county court system. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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