13 candidates are tracked across 9 Nueces County races for the 2026 election, led by the Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 contest. Preview your Nueces 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 Listed9
Profiles13
Nueces County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
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Isabel Noyola-Martin · Democratic▾
Ed Bennett - Ballotpedia Isabel Noyola-Martin (D) and incumbent Joe Gonzalez (D) advanced to a runoff. Gonzalez (D) in the Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong . Incumbent JAG faces challenger Noyola-Martin in Nueces County precinct 2 Democratic runoff Noyola-Martin <strong argues the precinct needs stronger representation and has actively sought support
Priorities: Ed Bennett - Ballotpedia Isabel Noyola-Martin (D) and incumbent Joe Gonzalez (D) advanced to a runoff · Gonzalez (D) in the Democratic primary for Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 on <strong March 3, 2026</strong · Incumbent JAG faces challenger Noyola-Martin in Nueces County precinct 2 Democratic runoff Noyola-Martin <strong argues the precinct needs stronger representation and has actively sought support to unseat the long-serving incumbent</strong
Information regarding Aidee Hernandez's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Aidee Hernandez's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information regarding Aidee Hernandez's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Aidee Hernandez's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District 3 Board At-large
County
Myra B. Alaniz▾
Alaniz (Nueces County Water Control and ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Alaniz (Nueces County Water Control and .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Nueces County Clerk
County
Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales▾
Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales - Ballotpedia Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (Democratic Party) is running for election for <strong Nueces County Clerk in Texas. Gutierrez Gonzales is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Nueces County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (D) Kara Sands (R) Nueces County District Clerk · Maria Ventura (D) Anne Lorentzen (R) Nueces
Priorities: Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales - Ballotpedia Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (Democratic Party) is running for election for <strong Nueces County Clerk in Texas · Gutierrez Gonzales is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Nueces County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (D) Kara Sands (R) Nueces County District Clerk · Maria Ventura (D) Anne Lorentzen (R) Nueces County Judge · Aidee Hernandez (D) Connie Scott (R) Nueces · Nueces County Clerk · Jo Ann Beltran (D) Leanna Gutierrez Gonzales (D) Kara Sands (R) Nueces County District Clerk · · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Kara Sands▾
Kara Sands has served as the Nueces County Clerk in Texas since assuming office. Kara Sands's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Kara Sands has served as the Nueces County Clerk in Texas since assuming office · Kara Sands's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Michael Hall (Texas) - Ballotpedia Michael Hall (Republican Party) is running for election to the Nueces County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 4 in Texas. Hall is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Michael Hall - Ballotpedia Michael T. Hall Michael Hall (Ohio) - Ballotpedia Michael Hall is a <strong Republican political advisor in the state of Ohio</strong .
Priorities: Michael Hall (Texas) - Ballotpedia Michael Hall (Republican Party) is running for election to the Nueces County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 4 in Texas · Hall is <strong on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026</strong .[source] Michael Hall - Ballotpedia Michael T · Hall Michael Hall (Ohio) - Ballotpedia Michael Hall is a <strong Republican political advisor in the state of Ohio</strong
Brent Chesney · Republican▾
Brent Chesney, a Republican, has served as a member of the Nueces County Commissioners Court in Texas, representing Precinct 4, since January 1, 2015. Brent Chesney is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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Nueces County District Clerk
County
Anne Lorentzen▾
Anne Lorentzen has served as the Nueces County District Clerk in Texas since 2015. She is a Republican and her current term is set to conclude on December 31, 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Anne Lorentzen has served as the Nueces County District Clerk in Texas since 2015 · She is a Republican and her current term is set to conclude on December 31, 2026 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Maria Ventura▾
Maria Ventura - Ballotpedia Maria Ventura (Democratic Party) ran for election for <strong Nueces County District Clerk in Texas</strong . Maria Ventura's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Maria Ventura - Ballotpedia Maria Ventura (Democratic Party) ran for election for <strong Nueces County District Clerk in Texas</strong · Maria Ventura's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Corpus Christi Mayor
City
Paulette Guajardo▾
Paulette Guajardo is currently serving her third term as Mayor. Paulette Guajardo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Paulette Guajardo is currently serving her third term as Mayor · Paulette Guajardo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Nueces County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 - District 1
County
Ed Bennett · Republican▾
Ed Bennett is a member of the Nueces County Appraisal District in Texas, representing At-Large Place 3. He assumed office on July 1, 2024, with his current term ending December 31, 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Ed Bennett is a member of the Nueces County Appraisal District in Texas, representing At-Large Place 3 · He assumed office on July 1, 2024, with his current term ending December 31, 2026 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Nueces County Judge - District 2
County
Connie Scott▾
Connie Scott serves as the Nueces County Judge in Texas, having assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term is set to conclude on December 31, 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Connie Scott serves as the Nueces County Judge in Texas, having assumed office on January 1, 2023 · Her current term is set to conclude on December 31, 2026 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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