Elections
Successful Candidate Forum
The Hays County Tejano Democrats Candidate Forum and Endorsement Meeting was a huge success! Before a standing room only crowd at Kyle City Hall, candidates in eight contested races answered questions. The Forum Moderators were Willie Tenorio, Jr. and Ray Chávez. The timekeeper was Rachel Najera. Members voted and endorsed eight candidates. The following…
Read MoreQuestionnaires for March 2024 Primary Candidates
Our mission at Hays County Tejano Democrats includes voter education. As part of that quest, we asked candidates several questions and they responded! Please download for insights into the candidates’ positions, and philosophy. This is a great opportunity to gain insights on the people that want to represent you! March 2024 Democratic Primary Candidate Questionnaires…
Read MoreDemocratic Candidates March 5, 2024 Primary
Filing has ended for the March 5, 2024 Democratic Primary! Here are the Democrats that filed locally, plus the occupations they listed on their filing forms. An asterisk denotes the incumbent. Constable, Precinct 1 *David Lois Peterson – Constable, Precinct 1 Lorenzo Faustino Gonzalez – Police Officer Constable, Precinct 2 *Michael Torres – Constable, Precinct…
Read MoreFiling for the Democrat 2024 Primary
If you are considering a run for office in the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Democratic Primary Election, you will need a filing packet. You can get it sent to you via email. Contact the Hays County Democrat Party Chair, John Hatch at party headquarters, 512-392-0840. Filing Dates First day to file for a place…
Read MoreRepublican Recount Fails
After a great Blue Wave November 2022 Election, where Hays County Democrats won every race where they fielded a candidate, two Republicans filed for a recount. However, Mark Jones, Candidate for Hays County Judge and David Puryear, Candidate for Criminal District Attorney, ultimately lost their recount efforts. David Puryear is linked to a suspect in…
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