A living guide to federal, state, county, and local candidates appearing on the 2026 ballot in the Brazos Valley.
Local elections shape housing, infrastructure, water, schools, taxes, and the cost of living — yet reliable, centralized information about who’s running is often scattered or hard to find.
This guide is designed to be a clear, nonpartisan reference for voters, journalists, educators, and community members who want to understand what will appear on their ballot in 2026. It will be updated as candidates file or withdraw.
Editorial Notes & Disclaimer
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Candidates are listed based on public filings available at the time of publication.
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Filing status, ballot order, and candidate fields may change.
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Inclusion does not imply endorsement, nor does it guarantee an interview or coverage.
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Think Brazos cannot promise to interview every candidate, but we aim to provide fair and informative coverage when possible. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization (produced by B/CS Habitat for Humanity), Think Brazos does not offer candidate endorsements. We have previously interviewed some of these candidates and intend to interview more this year. You can find our political candidate interviews here.
Full Candidate Tracker (Sortable & Updated)
For readers who want a sortable, tabbed view of every race, we maintain a live, view-only, downloadable Excel Sheet that mirrors this guide and is updated as candidates file or withdraw.
➡️ [Skip to the full 2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Tracker Excel Sheet]
May 2026 Runoff Election Guide
Some races in this guide will be decided in the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs on May 26 (early voting May 18–22). To help voters quickly see what’s on each ballot, runoff contests are listed below:
Republican Runoff Ballot
- U.S. Senator: John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton
- Texas Attorney General: Chip Roy vs. Mayes Middleton
- Texas Railroad Commissioner: Bo French vs. Jim Wright
- Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3: Thomas Smith vs. Allison Fox
- Brazos County District Clerk: Wayland Van Nest vs. Gabriel Garcia
- Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 2: Jordan Januse vs. Kyle Greenwood (find our interviews with these candidates here)
Democratic Runoff Ballot
- Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Isaias Velez vs. Vikki Goodwin
- Attorney General: Nathan Johnson vs. Joe Jaworski
Where to Vote in the May 26 Runoff
Here are early voting locations and Election Day vote centers, based on information from the Brazos County Elections Office.
Early voting: May 18–22, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Early voting locations include:
- Brazos County Election Administrator Office
- Arena Hall
- Galilee Baptist Church
- College Station Utilities Meeting Facility
- College Station City Hall
Election Day voting: May 26, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Election Day voting locations include:
College Station
- Meeting & Training Facility
- City Hall (Bush 4141 Room)
- Wellborn Baptist Church
Bryan
- First Baptist Church
- Arena Hall
- Church of the Nazarene
- Brazos Center
- Election Administrator Office
Source: Brazos County Elections Office.
The full guide below has also been updated to indicate which candidates remain in runoff elections and which contests have concluded.
March 2026 Primary Election Guide
Federal Races
Federal officials represent the region in Congress and make national policy decisions on budgets, regulations, and federal programs.
Statewide Offices
Statewide officials shape taxation, energy policy, infrastructure, and enforcement across Texas.
Judicial Races
Judicial offices interpret and apply the law, resolving disputes and shaping how state and local laws are enforced in practice.
Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature sets statewide laws that directly affect Brazos Valley communities, from housing and infrastructure to school finance and local governance.
Brazos County Offices
County officials manage local services such as courts, elections, public safety, and infrastructure that residents interact with every day. Not sure which precinct you reside in? You can use the county’s look-up tool to type in your address or zoom in on the county precinct map.
Local & Municipal Elections
City councils and mayors make decisions on zoning, transportation, utilities, and local policies that directly affect daily life in the community.
These are nonpartisan positions, so they will not be on the primary ballot on March 3, 2026. Candidate names will be added as filings are finalized. The election for these positions will be on November 3, 2026.
2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Tracker (Sortable & Updated)
This public, downloadable Excel spreadsheet lists candidates who have filed for offices affecting the Brazos Valley. Don’t use Microsoft? Here’s a link to the same information on a Google Sheet. Last updated on April 24, 2026 to include May 2026 runoff candidates.
• Updated as information becomes available
• Alphabetical by last name within each race
• Inclusion does not imply endorsement