Denton County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for County Judge, County Commissioner, and County Clerk and more, and where they stand on the budget, roads and public safety.
County offices
JudgeAndy Eads (R) · Nick Pappas (D)
Andy Eads
Top priorities
- Funding and designing road projects such as SH114 and reconstructing Highway 380 for safety
- Building government partnerships with leaders at all levels
- Attracting business investment and economic development to the county
Per the campaign site.
About Andy Eads
Andy Eads is the incumbent Denton County Judge and a former real estate agent who was named Rookie of the Year at RE/MAX DFW, per his official county biography. He served on the Denton County Commissioners Court as the Precinct 4 commissioner beginning in 2007 before his election as county judge, per the same source.
Nick Pappas
Top priorities
- Accountability and fixing county infrastructure problems
- Supporting residents and community services
- Protecting fair elections and voting access
Per the campaign site.
About Nick Pappas
Nick Pappas is a retired, disabled Marine Corps veteran who served multiple combat deployments between 2005 and 2022, per his campaign site. He is running for Denton County Judge on a platform focused on government accountability and infrastructure.
March 3 primary result: Andy Eads was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Nick Pappas was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary candidate list and Denton Record-Chronicle coverage.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 2Kevin Falconer (R) · Candace Valenzuela (D)
Kevin Falconer
Top priorities
- Cutting the county tax burden
- Strengthening public safety
- Reducing traffic congestion
Per the campaign site.
About Kevin Falconer
Kevin Falconer is the incumbent Denton County Commissioner for Precinct 2, having assumed office January 1, 2023, per the county's official biography page. His campaign site describes him as a businessman and public servant born and raised in North Texas.
Candace Valenzuela
Top priorities
- Expanding affordable housing options
- Investing in smart infrastructure
- Making county government more accountable
Per the campaign site.
About Candace Valenzuela
Candace Valenzuela is a former local school board trustee who served as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Region VI Regional Administrator from March 2022 to 2025, per her LegiStorm biography. She previously worked as an educator before entering public service. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
March 3 primary result: Kevin Falconer was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Candace Valenzuela was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary candidate list.
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 4David Wylie (R) · Stephanie Draper (D)
David Wylie
Top priorities
- Fixing roads and relieving traffic congestion in southwest Denton County
- Keeping county government limited while maintaining essential services
- Supporting public safety and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About David Wylie
David Wylie is an application developer and system architect who has served as an election judge and as president of the Argyle Municipal Development District, per his campaign site. He won the May 26 Republican runoff for Denton County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Stephanie Draper
Top priorities
- County-wide Election Day voting centers
- Smart economic development
- Support emergency services
Per the campaign site.
About Stephanie Draper
Stephanie Draper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
May 26 runoff result: David Wylie won the Republican runoff over Valerie Roehrs by 31 votes (8,903 to 8,872) after incumbent Dianne Edmondson and Gerard Hudspeth were eliminated in the March 3 primary; Wylie meets unopposed Democratic nominee Stephanie Draper on the November 3 ballot, per Community Impact's reporting on the official runoff count. This is an open seat; Edmondson did not advance past the primary.
Full race pageClerkJuli Luke (R) · Dale Frey (D)
Juli Luke
Juli Luke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Juli Luke.
Dale Frey
Top priorities
- Countywide voting centers on Election Day
- Address barriers created by new citizenship documentation requirements for voter registration
- Oppose local law enforcement participation in federal 287(g) immigration agreements
Per the campaign site.
About Dale Frey
Dale Frey is a graduate of George Mason University who has worked as a web developer and systems administrator for federal agencies including the Department of Education, the General Services Administration, and the U.S. Geological Survey, per his campaign site. He previously ran for Texas State Senate District 30 and is active with the Frisco Democratic Club and the Denton County Democratic Party, per the same source.
March 3 primary result: Juli Luke was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Dale Frey was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict ClerkDavid Trantham (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Trantham
Trantham is the incumbent Denton County District Clerk, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, per search-engine-verified election history summary citing county records. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Trantham.
Single-nominee race: David Trantham is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageTreasurerCindy Yeatts Brown (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cindy Yeatts Brown
Cindy Yeatts Brown has served as Denton County Treasurer since 1999, after starting in a part-time job in the Treasurer's Office while still in high school, per a Texas Association of Counties release. She began a two-year term as TAC board president in January 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cindy Yeatts Brown.
Single-nominee race: Cindy Yeatts Brown is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal District AttorneyPaul Johnson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is Denton County's Criminal District Attorney, serving his third term after 15 years as an assistant district attorney in the same office, per the Denton Record-Chronicle. He holds a criminal justice degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Paul Johnson.
Single-nominee race: Paul Johnson is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1Alan Wheeler (R) · Brandon McGee (D)
Alan Wheeler
Top priorities
- Making JP1 the most efficient court in the county
- Expanding online tools for court access
- Strengthening collaboration with law enforcement and schools on truancy accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Alan Wheeler
Alan Wheeler began his legal career as a Denton County assistant district attorney before opening his own private law practice in Denton in 2010, per his campaign site. He was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in 2022 and took office in January 2023.
Brandon McGee
Top priorities
- Offering more community service and less fining for first-time offenders
- Working with landlords on alternatives to eviction
Per the campaign site.
About Brandon McGee
Brandon McGee is a Denton City Council member who chose not to seek a third council term and is instead running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the Denton Record-Chronicle. His campaign site describes him as a father, Christian and University of North Texas alumnus who also works as a truck driver.
March 3 primary result: incumbent Alan Wheeler won the Republican nomination outright over Steven Oliver with 61.2 percent, and Brandon McGee was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 2Chris Pochyla (R) · Katrina Moore (D)
Chris Pochyla
Top priorities
- Reducing wait times and ensuring prompt case resolution
- Making court procedures understandable for self-represented litigants
- Encouraging mediation in small claims and civil disputes
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Pochyla
Chris Pochyla has 24 years of legal experience and currently serves as Associate Magistrate for The Colony, Frisco and Cross Roads, per his campaign site. He holds a business degree from Texas A&M and a law degree from Southern Methodist University, and began his legal career as a staff attorney with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.
Katrina Moore
Top priorities
- Treating every person in the courtroom fairly regardless of background
- Being transparent and accountable in judicial decisions
- Making court processes clear and accessible
Per the campaign site.
About Katrina Moore
Moore has worked as an attorney, small business owner, and operations administrator, building systems to ensure regulations are applied fairly and efficiently, per the campaign site. Moore has also served as a caregiver for aging parents and as a community leader in Little Elm, per the campaign site.
May 26 runoff result: Chris Pochyla won the Republican runoff over Chelsie Adams, 5,257 votes (54.81 percent) to 4,334, after a three-way March 3 primary that also included Martin Padeti; Katrina Moore was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results. This is an open seat; incumbent James DePiazza did not seek re-election.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 3James Kerbow (R) · Trista Willeford (D)
James Kerbow
James Kerbow, a fourth-generation Texan raised in Lewisville, has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 since his 2018 election, per the Lewisville Texan Journal. He manages a large high-rise residential community and has completed more than 200 hours of JP education through the Texas Justice Court Training Center. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Kerbow.
Trista Willeford
Trista Willeford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trista Willeford.
March 3 primary result: incumbent James Kerbow won the Republican nomination outright over Daniel "DC" Caldwell with more than 76 percent, and Trista Willeford was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 4Harris Hughey (R) · Will Robertson (D)
Harris Hughey
Hughey has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 since taking office January 1, 2019. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Harris Hughey.
Will Robertson
Top priorities
- Applying the law fairly regardless of income, race, age or language skills
- Making the court system understandable and transparent
- Using judicial discretion to resolve cases rather than compound fines and debt
Per the campaign site.
About Will Robertson
Will Robertson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small-business owner who started a photography and media company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, per his campaign site. He is pursuing a master's degree in political science.
March 3 primary result: incumbent Harris Hughey was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Will Robertson was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 5Vince Handler (R) · Patrece Perry (D)
Vince Handler
Top priorities
- Considering every case fairly, without prejudice or favoritism
- Consistently applying the law to the facts of each case
- Increasing the court's efficiency and timeliness
Per the campaign site.
About Vince Handler
Vince Handler is a licensed attorney and former Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University in 2001 and a law degree from Baylor Law School in 2013.
Patrece Perry
Patrece Perry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Patrece Perry.
March 3 primary result: Vince Handler won the Republican nomination outright over Derek Gurley with 61.2 percent, and Patrece Perry was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results. This is an open seat; incumbent Mike Oglesby did not seek re-election.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 6Michelle Butler (D) · Blanca Oliver (R)
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Michelle Butler
Top priorities
- Preventing minor traffic violations from spiraling into warrants and jail time
- Responding to student truancy with compassion rather than punishment
- Protecting families from eviction and housing instability
Per the campaign site.
About Michelle Butler
Michelle Butler is a naturalized U.S. citizen and 22-year Carrollton resident who has worked as a political strategist leading organizing programs for national campaigns, per her campaign site. She is a parent of two students in Lewisville ISD.
Blanca Oliver
Top priorities
- Applying the law consistently and listening attentively to everyone who appears in court
- Maintaining a responsive, professionally managed court
Per the campaign site.
About Blanca Oliver
Blanca Oliver, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Mexico, has more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate the legal system, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas Woman's University and a master's in dispute resolution from Southern Methodist University, and has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6 since January 2023.
March 3 primary result: Michelle Butler won the Democratic nomination over Sophia Anwar with 56.4 percent, and incumbent Blanca Oliver was unopposed for the Republican nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results.
Full race pageJudges
158th District CourtSteve Burgess (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steve Burgess
Steve Burgess appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 158th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Burgess.
Single-nominee race: Steve Burgess is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race page211th District CourtBrody Shanklin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brody Shanklin
Brody Shanklin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 211th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brody Shanklin.
Single-nominee race: Brody Shanklin is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race page367th District CourtBrent Hill (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brent Hill
Brent Hill appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for 367th District Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brent Hill.
Single-nominee race: Brent Hill is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race page467th District CourtDerbha Jones (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Derbha Jones
Top priorities
- Continuing a judicial focus on family law and child welfare matters
- Presiding over drug treatment court proceedings
Per the campaign site.
About Derbha Jones
Jones practiced law for 18 years before being appointed to the 467th District Court, per the campaign site. Jones holds a law degree from Texas A&M School of Law (2001) and is certified in family law and child welfare law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, per the campaign site.
Single-nominee race: Derbha Jones is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race page477th District CourtMichael Dickens (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Dickens
Michael Dickens was appointed judge of the 477th District Court by Gov. Greg Abbott after serving as a Denton County assistant district attorney, per the governor's office. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Dickens.
Single-nominee race: Michael Dickens is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race page481st District CourtCrystal Levonius (R) · Seth Fuller (D)
Crystal Levonius
Crystal Levonius is an attorney and managing member of Crystal Levonius Law, PLLC, who previously served as an assistant district attorney in Collin County. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed her judge of the newly created 481st District Court effective January 1, 2022, per the Denton Record-Chronicle. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Crystal Levonius.
Seth Fuller
Fuller is a candidate for Judge of the Denton County 481st Judicial District Court, per the campaign site. The site is a donation and events page and provides no biographical detail on Fuller's occupation, career or education.
March 3 primary result: Crystal Levonius was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The original Democratic nominee, Frisco attorney David Przeracki, died in December 2025 after winning the Democratic primary unopposed; the Denton County Democratic Party's executive committee voted in June 2026 to name attorney Seth Fuller as the replacement nominee, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting. Levonius and Fuller meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 1Kimberly McCary (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kimberly McCary
McCary has served on the County Court at Law No. 1 bench since her 2014 election, after private practice focused on juvenile defense work and service as a municipal court judge, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. She has presided over the county's Juvenile Court and Juvenile Mental Health Court (SOAR) program, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kimberly McCary.
Single-nominee race: Kimberly McCary is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 2Robert Ramirez (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert Ramirez
Ramirez has served on County Court at Law No. 2 since his 2010 election, after private practice as an attorney; he holds business degrees from St. Mary's University and Texas A&M and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Ramirez.
Single-nominee race: Robert Ramirez is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal Court at Law No. 1Lauri Ragland (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lauri Ragland
Ragland has presided over County Criminal Court No. 1 since January 2023, after 15 years in the Denton County District Attorney's Office, including as chief felony prosecutor and chief of the child abuse unit, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lauri Ragland.
Single-nominee race: Lauri Ragland is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal Court at Law No. 2Susan Piel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Susan Piel
Susan Piel is a former Denton County assistant district attorney who prosecuted more than 175 jury trials and oversaw the prosecution of about 40,000 cases, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, she led the District Attorney's family violence and misdemeanor units, trained new Denton County prosecutors, and has been in private practice since 2012.
Single-nominee race: Susan Piel is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal Court at Law No. 3Forrest Beadle (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Forrest Beadle
Beadle has presided over County Criminal Court No. 3 since his 2018 election, after serving as chief felony prosecutor for the 367th District Court and the county's Veterans Treatment Court, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. He served six years in the U.S. Army as a tank officer, reaching the rank of Captain, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Forrest Beadle.
Single-nominee race: Forrest Beadle is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal Court at Law No. 4Chance Oliver (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chance Oliver
Top priorities
- Improving court accessibility and streamlining legal processes
- Addressing the community mental health crisis through the courts
- Keeping the community safe
Per the campaign site.
About Chance Oliver
Oliver has presided over County Criminal Court No. 4 since 2018, after working as an assistant district attorney and then in private practice covering criminal, real estate and civil litigation, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography.
Single-nominee race: Chance Oliver is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCriminal Court at Law No. 5Coby Waddill (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Coby Waddill
Waddill has presided over County Criminal Court No. 5, which handles DWI cases, since 2014, after working as a partner at Marsh, Paine & Waddill specializing in criminal defense, per search-engine-verified officeholder biography. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Coby Waddill.
Single-nominee race: Coby Waddill is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageProbate Court No. 1David Jahn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Jahn
Top priorities
- Bringing mental health expertise to the bench as a commissioner on the Judicial Commission on Mental Health
- Organizing community diversion and juvenile intercept programs
Per the campaign site.
About David Jahn
Jahn served as a U.S. Army pilot from 1990 to 1999, including deployments to Somalia and Kuwait, reaching the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2, per the campaign site. Jahn later served as an Assistant District Attorney from 2004 to 2011 and as Associate Probate Judge from 2011 to 2021, presiding over more than 9,000 probate and guardianship hearings, per the campaign site.
Single-nominee race: David Jahn is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageProbate Court No. 2Chris Everett (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Everett
Top priorities
- Reducing hearing-scheduling wait times through expanded remote-hearing use
- Maintaining trial calendars for contested matters
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Everett
Everett has served as presiding judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 2 since January 2022, previously working as an associate probate judge on Denton County Probate Court No. 1, a private-practice attorney in guardianship, probate and estate planning, and a title company manager, per the campaign site. He earned his law degree from Regent University School of Law, per the campaign site. He lives in Flower Mound with his wife, Beth, and their five children, per the campaign site.
Single-nominee race: Chris Everett is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Denton County is split across 5 Texas House districts.
Find your districts by addressTexas House: 5 districtsDistricts 57, 63, 64, 65, 106
Texas House District 57Darren Hamilton (Libertarian) · Ray Stith (D) · Richard Hayes (R)
Darren Hamilton
Top priorities
- Keep government honest, limited and accountable
- Oppose government involvement in personal, business and speech matters
- Keep power close to the people and reduce bureaucratic waste
Per the Libertarian Party.
About Darren Hamilton
Darren Hamilton is the Libertarian candidate for Texas House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a Desert Storm-era U.S. Marine Corps veteran, per Libertarian Party. Built a career in technical and professional fields after his military service, per Libertarian Party.
Ray Stith
Ray Stith is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 57 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 11, 2026.
Richard Hayes
Top priorities
- Border security and addressing human trafficking and drug operations in North Texas
- Property tax relief
- Election integrity
Per the campaign site.
About Richard Hayes
Hayes is an attorney who founded his law firm, Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, at age 32 and is board certified in commercial and residential real estate law, per the campaign site. He clerked for the chief judge of the U.S. District Court in San Antonio and worked in the Bexar County District Attorney's office, per the campaign site. He holds degrees from Texas Christian University and Texas A&M and has served as Denton Chamber of Commerce chair, per the campaign site.
Darren Hamilton (Libertarian), Ray Stith (Democratic), Richard Hayes (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 57; Richard Hayes is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 63Denise Wooten (D) · Ben Bumgarner (R)
Denise Wooten
Top priorities
- public education funding
- medical and mental healthcare access
- property tax relief
Per the campaign site.
About Denise Wooten
H. Denise Wooten is a candidate for Texas House District 63, representing Denton County. She is a clinical psychologist with 35 years of full-time practice and an adjunct professor at North Central Texas College, per her campaign site. Wooten earned her doctoral degree in psychology from Baylor University, per her campaign site.
Ben Bumgarner
Top priorities
- Lower property taxes
- Border security
- Support for small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Ben Bumgarner
Ben Bumgarner is a Flower Mound resident who was first elected to the Texas House in the 88th Legislature and represents District 63 in southern Denton County, according to his campaign site. He filed the Wade Cannon Act to expand occupational cancer screenings for firefighters.
Denise Wooten (Democratic), Ben Bumgarner (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 63; Ben Bumgarner is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 64Andy Hopper (R) · Julie Evans (D)
Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper is the Republican incumbent for Texas House District 64, representing all of Wise County and part of Denton County since 2025. He works as a software engineer in the defense industry and owns his own software company, and previously taught as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas, according to his official biography. He also serves in the Texas State Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Julie Evans
Top priorities
- Fund schools adequately and oppose voucher programs
- Develop comprehensive, affordable health care options
- Restrict AI data center expansion and address aging rural water systems
Per the Community Impact.
About Julie Evans
Julie Evans is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a retired special education educator with more than 15 years of experience, including time with Denton ISD, per Community Impact. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andy Hopper (Republican), Julie Evans (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 64; Andy Hopper is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 65Mitch Little (R) · Detrick Deburr (D)
Mitch Little
Top priorities
- Election integrity
- Border security
- Fiscal responsibility
Per the campaign site.
About Mitch Little
Mitch Little is a business attorney at Scheef & Stone, LLP who graduated from Harvard University and the University of Texas School of Law, according to his campaign site. He was part of the legal team that represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, and he represents Texas House District 65 in Denton County.
Detrick Deburr
Top priorities
- Address the cost of housing, groceries and health care
- Fully fund neighborhood schools and support educators
- Bring transparency and accountability to state government
Per the Cross Timbers Gazette.
About Detrick Deburr
Detrick Deburr is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a software engineer who serves on The Colony's Planning and Zoning Commission, per Cross Timbers Gazette. Previously served on a similar planning commission in Cedar Hill and on the board of St. Philip's School and Community Center, per Cross Timbers Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Mitch Little (Republican), Detrick Deburr (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 65; Mitch Little is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageTexas House District 106Joe Mayes (D) · Jared Patterson (R)
Joe Mayes
Top priorities
- Create a public education endowment to supplement school funding without raising taxes
- Support small businesses through grants, loans and education programs
- Let parents and individuals, not the state, decide what books children read
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Mayes
Joe Mayes is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 106 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Desert Storm and later worked in corporate cybersecurity, per campaign site. Is a small business owner and retired cybersecurity executive, per campaign site.
Jared Patterson
Top priorities
- Sanctity of life and protecting women
- Protecting the innocence of children
- Border security and public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Jared Patterson
Jared Patterson was first elected to Texas House District 106 in 2018, is serving his fourth term and chairs the Local & Consent Calendars Committee, per the campaign site. Patterson is a graduate of Texas A&M University, per the campaign site.
Joe Mayes (Democratic), Jared Patterson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 106; Jared Patterson is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' 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 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.
Who is on the ballot in Denton County, Texas on November 3, 2026?
Denton County sample ballot 2026: see where the county judge, county commissioner and county clerk candidates stand on the budget, roads and public safety. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Oct 3, 2026 from official election sources.