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Hays County, Texas

Hays County Criminal District Attorney

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One candidate is tracked for Hays County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alfonso O. Salazar. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

March 3 primary result: Alfonso O. Salazar won the Democratic nomination over Landon Bryan Campbell, 54.50% to 45.50%. No Republican filed, so Salazar is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results (Texas prints unopposed nominees). Sitting Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins did not seek re-election.

Alfonso O. Salazar

Democratic

Alfonso O. Salazar is a defense and civil rights attorney who has practiced in Hays County since 2019, per Community Impact. He served 12 years in the military as a Military Police officer before attending law school.

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Candidate roster from official Hays County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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