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]
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.
Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature sets statewide laws that directly affect Brazos Valley communities, from housing and infrastructure to school finance and local governance.
Judicial Races
Judicial offices interpret and apply the law, resolving disputes and shaping how state and local laws are enforced in practice.
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.
• Updated as information becomes available
• Alphabetical by last name within each race
• Inclusion does not imply endorsement