CALHOUN COUNTY

Voters across Calhoun County will have the opportunity to weigh in on a wide range of local offices during the March 3, 2026 primary election, from countywide judicial races to precinct-level offices.

To help voters compare candidates, this election guide includes questionnaires submitted by candidates seeking local office. Each race featured a set of questions tailored specifically to the duties and responsibilities of the office for which the candidates are running.

All candidates within each specific race were sent the same questionnaire at the same time and were given the same deadline to respond. Each questionnaire included clearly defined word-count limits for each response. The questionnaires are published free of charge as a public service to voters.

Not all candidates chose to participate. Only responses received by the stated deadline are included in this guide.
In cases where candidates slightly exceeded the word limits, limited leeway was allowed to complete a sentence. Responses that significantly exceeded the established limits were truncated at the nearest sentence to comply with space constraints and to ensure fairness among candidates.

Candidate responses are published as submitted. No responses were edited for content, tone, punctuation, or grammar. In cases where responses exceeded established word limits, only the excess text was removed as described above.
Within each race, the order in which candidates appear in this section was determined by a random drawing and may differ from the official ballot order. Ballot order itself is set by election officials and is not determined by the newspaper.

Candidates are identified by party affiliation as listed on the ballot. 

EARLY VOTING INFORMATION
Early voting for the March 3, 2026 primary election will take place only at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 211 S. Ann St., Port Lavaca.
Early voting will run from Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 27, with hours varying by day:
• Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Final week (Monday–Friday): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ELECTION DAY
Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with polling locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must vote at their designated precinct polling location on Election Day.
Election Day polling locations by precinct include:
Pct. 1: Calhoun County Library
Pct. 2: Bauer Exhibit Building
Pct. 3: Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Pct. 4: Calhoun County Annex
Pct. 5: Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department
Pct. 6: Port Lavaca City Hall
Pct. 7: Bauer Community Center
Pct. 8: Olivia Fire Station
Pct. 9: Calhoun County EMS
Pct. 10: Seadrift City Hall
Pct. 11: Port O’Connor Library
For more information about voting locations, hours, or voter eligibility, residents may contact Calhoun County Elections at 361-553-4440.

PURPOSE OF THE GUIDE
This election guide is intended to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, in their own words, about their priorities, qualifications, and approach to public service. By presenting uniform questions, consistent deadlines, and clear word limits, the guide aims to provide a fair and accessible comparison of candidates across each race.