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2 candidates are tracked for Hays County Judge, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michelle Gutierrez Cohen and Geoffrey Tahuahua. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
May 26 runoff result: Michelle Gutierrez Cohen won the Democratic runoff over incumbent Ruben Becerra, 58.31% to 41.69%, and meets Republican nominee Geoffrey Tahuahua on the November 3 ballot, per KUT's reporting on the county's runoff results.
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.
2026 priorities (per 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
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Geoffrey Tahuahua is a Dripping Springs City Council member running for Hays County Judge, per Community Impact's primary coverage. He won the Republican nomination unopposed.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Coordinating public safety resources for law enforcement and first responders
- Planning ahead of growth with clearer development and permitting processes
- Disciplined budgeting to reduce waste in county government
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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