Hays County, Texas: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Hays County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the Texas page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

The deadline to register to vote in Texas for this election was October 5. If you think you're registered, you can check your status at vote.gov.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in Texas

Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 4 (ballots arriving after Election Day must meet the state's postmark rules).
Mail ballots returned in person are due by Nov 3.
If there's a problem with your mail ballot (a missing signature, for example), you can fix it until Nov 4.
Results are certified by counties by Nov 17 and by the state by Dec 7. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: Hays County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

City (11)

City of Buda Council Member, At-Large Position 1 - Unexpired Term · 3 candidates
City of Buda Council Member, At-Large Position 2 · 1 candidate
City of Buda Council Member, Single Member District B · 2 candidates
City of Buda Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Kyle City Council, District 2 · 2 candidates
City of Kyle City Council, District 4 · 3 candidates
City of Kyle Mayor · 3 candidates
City of San Marcos City Council, Place 3 · 2 candidates
City of San Marcos City Council, Place 4 · 2 candidates
City of San Marcos City Council, Place 6 - Unexpired Term · 3 candidates
City of San Marcos Mayor · 2 candidates

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