Brazoria County Finishes Election-Night Reporting with Split Results, Narrow Margins
With all 52 polling places reporting, Brazoria County’s election-night returns show a divided result: Democrats finished ahead in five of eight major statewide contests in the county, while Republicans led the contested countywide offices and both Texas House races.
Referenced numbers can be found via Brazoria County's website at: https://www.brazoriacountyclerktx.gov/departments/elections/election-results
All 52 polling places are reporting in Brazoria County’s Nov. 3, 2026, election-night report generated at 11:18 p.m. Reported participation totals 142,625 of 262,259 registered voters, or 54.38%.
***Note - These are the numbers for BRAZORIA COUNTY VOTES ONLY ***
These results remain unofficial. All vote totals below are Brazoria County totals. For statewide and multicounty contests, they do not represent the full election results.
Federal Offices
U.S. Senator
One of Texas’ two statewide members of the U.S. Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, vote on federal laws, taxes, spending and treaties, confirm federal judges and executive-branch nominees, and oversee federal agencies.
Republican: Ken Paxton
Votes received: 65,605 (46.24%)
Democrat: James Talarico
Votes received: 73,275 (51.64%)
Libertarian: Ted Brown
Votes received: 2,944 (2.07%)
Write-in: Avery Ayers
Votes received: 16 (0.01%)
Write-in: Bradford Brad Hall
Votes received: 12 (0.01%)
Write-in: Jade Simmons
Votes received: 31 (0.02%)
Write-in: Zul Mohamed
Votes received: 0 (0.00%)
U.S. Representative, District 14
Represents a Gulf Coast congressional district that includes portions of Brazoria County and Southeast Texas. A House member serves a two-year term, votes on federal laws and spending, assists constituents with federal agencies and advocates for district needs.
Republican: Randy Weber
Votes received: 23,800 (43.97%)
Democrat: Thurman Bill Bartie
Votes received: 30,326 (56.03%)
U.S. Representative, District 22
A member of the U.S. House representing Congressional District 22. House members serve two-year terms, vote on federal legislation and spending, and assist constituents with federal agencies.
Republican: Trever Nehls
Votes received: 34,454 (67.09%)
Democrat: Marquette Greene-Scott
Votes received: 16,898 (32.91%)
U.S. Representative, District 36
A member of the U.S. House representing Congressional District 36. House members serve two-year terms, vote on federal legislation and spending, and assist constituents with federal agencies.
Republican: Brian Babin
Votes received: 12,624 (35.97%)
Democrat: Rhonda Hart
Votes received: 22,468 (64.03%)
State Executive Offices
Governor
Texas’ chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes legislation, makes appointments, directs the state’s emergency response and influences statewide policy, budgeting and agency operations. The office has limited direct control over the Legislature, which appropriates state funds and writes laws.
Republican: Greg Abbott
Votes received: 68,486 (48.24%)
Democrat: Gina Hinojosa
Votes received: 70,949 (49.98%)
Libertarian: Pat Dixon
Votes received: 2,466 (1.74%)
Write-in: Edward Earl Giles
Votes received: 6 (0.00%)
Write-in: Jenn Mack
Votes received: 37 (0.03%)
Write-in: Jinghpaw Majoishingra
Votes received: 1 (0.00%)
Write-in: Mike Miller
Votes received: 19 (0.01%)
Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor is separately elected from the governor and is one of the state’s most powerful offices. The office presides over the Texas Senate, appoints Senate committees, refers bills to committees and has major influence over which legislation advances. The lieutenant governor also sits on several key state boards.
Republican: Dan Patrick
Votes received: 68,120 (48.20%)
Democrat: Vikki Goodwin
Votes received: 69,241 (48.99%)
Libertarian: Anthony Cristo
Votes received: 2,593 (1.83%)
Green: Kevin McCormick
Votes received: 1,360 (0.96%)
Write-in: Arturo Espinosa
Votes received: 5 (0.00%)
Write-in: Stephen Samuelson
Votes received: 7 (0.00%)
Attorney General
Texas’ chief legal officer. The attorney general represents the state in legal matters, issues formal opinions to certain government officials, enforces specific consumer-protection laws and oversees areas including child-support enforcement. The office does not prosecute most local criminal cases, which are handled by county and district attorneys.
Republican: Mayes Middleton
Votes received: 69,246 (49.07%)
Democrat: Nathan Johnson
Votes received: 69,299 (49.11%)
Libertarian: Tom Oxford
Votes received: 2,570 (1.82%)
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant and revenue estimator. The comptroller administers numerous state taxes, manages state fiscal accounts, estimates the revenue available for the state budget and oversees certain tax-related and economic functions.
Republican: Don Huffines
Votes received: 69,339 (49.27%)
Democrat: Sarah Eckhardt
Votes received: 67,887 (48.23%)
Libertarian: V. Alonzo Echavarria-Garza
Votes received: 2,663 (1.89%)
Green: Shehla Faizi
Votes received: 855 (0.61%)
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Leads the Texas General Land Office, which manages state-owned lands and mineral interests, handles certain disaster-recovery and coastal-management programs and oversees the Texas Veterans Land Board.
Republican: Dawn Buckingham
Votes received: 70,029 (49.84%)
Democrat: Benjamin Flores
Votes received: 67,985 (48.39%)
Libertarian: Neill Snider
Votes received: 2,492 (1.77%)
Commissioner of Agriculture
Leads the Texas Department of Agriculture. The commissioner oversees programs involving agriculture, rural economic development, food and nutrition, consumer weights and measures, pesticide regulation and agricultural trade promotion.
Republican: Nate Sheets
Votes received: 69,595 (49.58%)
Democrat: Clayton Tucker
Votes received: 67,807 (48.31%)
Libertarian: Austin R. Kelly
Votes received: 2,968 (2.11%)
Railroad Commissioner
Despite its name, the three-member Texas Railroad Commission primarily regulates oil and natural-gas production, pipelines, pipeline safety and certain mining activities. It does not regulate most railroads. Commissioners serve staggered six-year terms.
Republican: Bo French
Votes received: 68,673 (48.97%)
Democrat: Jon Rosenthal
Votes received: 69,029 (49.22%)
Libertarian: Arthur Dibianca
Votes received: 2,536 (1.81%)
State Courts
Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court
Leads the state’s highest civil court. The Texas Supreme Court reviews civil and juvenile appeals, resolves important state-law questions and oversees aspects of the Texas judicial system. It does not hear ordinary criminal appeals.
Republican: Jimmy Blacklock
Votes received: 71,166 (50.60%)
Democrat: Maggie Ellis
Votes received: 69,476 (49.40%)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 2, Unexpired Term
A justice on the state’s highest civil court. This contest fills the remainder of a current term, rather than starting a regular full term. The court reviews civil and juvenile appeals statewide.
Republican: James P. Sullivan
Votes received: 71,432 (50.89%)
Democrat: Chari Kelly
Votes received: 68,929 (49.11%)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7
A statewide seat on Texas’ highest civil court. Justices review civil and juvenile appeals and may resolve legal questions with statewide effect.
Republican: Kyle Hawkins
Votes received: 70,650 (50.38%)
Democrat: Kristen Hawkins
Votes received: 69,579 (49.62%)
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8
A statewide seat on Texas’ highest civil court.
Republican: Brett Busby
Votes received: 71,557 (51.06%)
Democrat: Gisela D. Triana
Votes received: 68,583 (48.94%)
Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3
A statewide seat on Texas’ highest criminal court. The Court of Criminal Appeals reviews criminal cases, including death-penalty cases, and determines questions of Texas criminal law.
Republican: Thomas Smith
Votes received: 71,256 (50.88%)
Democrat: Okey Anyiam
Votes received: 65,413 (46.71%)
Libertarian: Mark Ash
Votes received: 3,370 (2.41%)
Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
A statewide seat on Texas’ highest criminal court.
Republican: Kevin Patrick Yeary
Votes received: 71,951 (51.42%)
Democrat: Audra Riley
Votes received: 67,978 (48.58%)
Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9
A statewide seat on Texas’ highest criminal court.
Republican: John Messinger
Votes received: 71,421 (51.09%)
Democrat: Holly Taylor
Votes received: 68,374 (48.91%)
Legislature and Education
State Board of Education, District 7
Represents a large multi-county district on the 15-member State Board of Education. The board adopts curriculum standards, reviews and approves instructional materials, oversees the Permanent School Fund and sets broad state public-school policy. It does not directly run local school districts.
Republican: Julie Pickren
Votes received: 70,194 (50.23%)
Democrat: Tiffany Perkinz
Votes received: 69,554 (49.77%)
State Senator, District 11
Represents a Senate district that includes portions of Brazoria County and other Southeast Texas communities. A state senator serves a four-year term, introduces and votes on Texas laws, approves the state budget and confirms certain gubernatorial appointments.
Republican: Dennis Paul
Votes received: 43,983 (43.48%)
Democrat: Shannon Dicely
Votes received: 57,181 (56.52%)
State Representative, District 25
Represents a Texas House district that includes parts of Brazoria County. A state representative serves a two-year term, introduces and votes on state legislation and the state budget, and handles constituent matters involving state agencies.
Republican: Cody Thane Vasut
Votes received: 34,663 (50.84%)
Democrat: Mike Meadors
Votes received: 33,517 (49.16%)
State Representative, District 29
Represents Texas House District 29. A state representative serves a two-year term, introduces and votes on state legislation and the state budget, and handles constituent matters involving state agencies.
Republican: Jeff Barry
Votes received: 36,431 (50.86%)
Democrat: Karen Reeder
Votes received: 35,195 (49.14%)
Regional Appellate Courts
Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District
The chief justice leads the 15th Court of Appeals, a statewide appellate court created to hear certain civil cases involving the state or state agencies and other matters assigned by law. The court does not conduct trials or hear ordinary local criminal prosecutions.
Republican: Scott Brister
Votes received: 71,786 (51.40%)
Democrat: Jerry Zimmerer
Votes received: 67,883 (48.60%)
Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2
A justice on the 15th Court of Appeals. The court reviews certain civil appeals involving the state and state agencies, as provided by Texas law.
Republican: Scott K. Field
Votes received: 71,249 (51.07%)
Democrat: Tom Baker
Votes received: 68,262 (48.93%)
Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
A justice on the 15th Court of Appeals.
Republican: April Farris
Votes received: 71,789 (51.51%)
Democrat: Marc M. Meyer
Votes received: 67,577 (48.49%)
Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District
Leads one of the two Houston-based intermediate appellate courts. The 14th Court of Appeals reviews appeals from trial courts in Brazoria County and other counties within its jurisdiction. It does not conduct jury trials, retry cases or hear new witnesses.
Republican: Kevin Jewell
Votes received: 70,945 (50.93%)
Democrat: Sarah Beth Landau
Votes received: 68,351 (49.07%)
Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7
A justice on the 14th Court of Appeals. The court reviews civil and criminal appeals from Brazoria County and other counties within its assigned appellate district.
Republican: Ken Wise
Votes received: 71,764 (51.61%)
Democrat: Willam Demond
Votes received: 67,279 (48.39%)
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3
A justice on the Houston-based 1st Court of Appeals. The court reviews civil and criminal appeals from Brazoria County and other counties within its jurisdiction. The 1st and 14th Courts of Appeals have overlapping geographic jurisdiction but receive different appeals.
Republican: Todd Frankfort
Votes received: 70,834 (50.86%)
Democrat: Veronica Rivas-Molloy
Votes received: 68,426 (49.14%)
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 4, Unexpired Term
A justice on the 1st Court of Appeals. This contest fills the remainder of an unexpired term.
Republican: David Gunn
Votes received: 71,157 (51.13%)
Democrat: Julie Countiss
Votes received: 67,999 (48.87%)
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5
A justice on the 1st Court of Appeals.
Republican: Jessica Caird
Votes received: 70,742 (50.85%)
Democrat: Amy Guerra
Votes received: 68,364 (49.15%)
Brazoria County Courts
District Judge, 149th Judicial District
A state district judge serving Brazoria County. District courts are general-jurisdiction trial courts and can hear felony criminal cases, major civil disputes, family-law cases, juvenile matters and other cases assigned by law.
Republican: Jessica Pulcher
Votes received: 90,443 (100.00%)
District Judge, 239th Judicial District
A state district judge serving Brazoria County with general trial-court authority over matters assigned by law.
Republican: Greg Hill
Votes received: 89,408 (100.00%)
District Judge, 300th Judicial District
A state district judge serving Brazoria County with trial-court authority established by law.
Republican: Chad Bradshaw
Votes received: 88,651 (100.00%)
District Judge, 412th Judicial District
A state district judge serving Brazoria County with general trial-court authority.
Republican: Justin R. Gilbert
Votes received: 88,406 (100.00%)
Criminal District Attorney, Brazoria County
The county’s chief felony prosecutor. The criminal district attorney represents the state in felony criminal cases and may handle certain specialized matters. The office decides whether to bring charges, conducts prosecutions and works with law-enforcement agencies. It does not act as personal legal counsel for county residents.
Republican: Tom Selleck
Votes received: 71,409 (51.21%)
Democrat: Bianca Santorini
Votes received: 68,041 (48.79%)
County Judge
The county judge presides over Brazoria County Commissioners Court and is a voting member alongside the four county commissioners. The role is primarily the county’s chief administrative and budgetary position, with duties involving county operations, emergency management and responsibilities assigned by law.
Republican: Rob Giesecke
Votes received: 68,183 (48.80%)
Democrat: Eugene Howard
Votes received: 60,305 (43.16%)
Independent: Lucinda Henry
Votes received: 11,236 (8.04%)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
A county-level trial judge. Jurisdiction is established by statute and county court structure.
Republican: Courtney T. Gilbert
Votes received: 88,778 (100.00%)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 2
A county-level trial judge. This court handles matters assigned by Texas law and Brazoria County’s court structure.
Republican: Thomas L. Pfeiffer
Votes received: 71,420 (51.55%)
Democrat: Matt Muller
Votes received: 67,122 (48.45%)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 3
A county-level trial judge with jurisdiction established by state law and the Brazoria County court system.
Republican: Jeremy E. Warren
Votes received: 88,016 (100.00%)
Judge, County Court at Law No. 4
A county-level trial judge with jurisdiction established by state law and the Brazoria County court system.
Republican: Matt Allen
Votes received: 87,832 (100.00%)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
A local trial-court judge serving Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Justice courts handle matters such as small civil claims, debt claims, evictions and certain misdemeanor cases, as assigned by law.
Republican: Gale Froberg
Votes received: 17,242 (66.55%)
Democrat: William Cook
Votes received: 8,667 (33.45%)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2
A local trial-court judge serving Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, with jurisdiction over matters assigned to justice courts by law.
Republican: Richard B. Davis
Votes received: 18,667 (48.94%)
Democrat: Shenequa Harrison
Votes received: 19,475 (51.06%)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
A local trial-court judge serving Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, with jurisdiction over matters assigned to justice courts by law.
Republican: Jon Albin
Votes received: 17,681 (49.58%)
Democrat: Mark Wright
Votes received: 17,977 (50.42%)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
A local trial-court judge serving Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. The court commonly hears small civil claims, debt claims, evictions and certain misdemeanor and traffic-related cases. The office serves Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, not all of Brazoria County.
Republican: Blaine Chesser
Votes received: 18,444 (47.14%)
Democrat: Stephanie Baird
Votes received: 20,686 (52.86%)
Brazoria County Administration
District Clerk
Maintains records for Brazoria County’s district courts, processes court filings, manages juries, receives and disburses funds ordered through district courts and preserves records in civil, criminal, family and other district-court matters.
Republican: Cassandra Tigner
Votes received: 72,313 (52.09%)
Democrat: Grandison Porter
Votes received: 66,505 (47.91%)
County Clerk
Maintains official county records, administers election-related functions, records property and vital records, processes probate matters and serves the county courts and Commissioners Court in functions assigned by law.
Republican: Joyce Hudman
Votes received: 70,781 (50.95%)
Democrat: Adrienne Bell
Votes received: 68,146 (49.05%)
County Treasurer
Receives, safeguards and disburses county money; maintains county financial records; and performs financial duties established by statute and the county’s internal procedures. The Commissioners Court generally establishes county budget priorities and spending policy.
Republican: Angela Dees
Votes received: 71,395 (51.47%)
Democrat: Steve Sanders
Votes received: 67,309 (48.53%)
County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Represents Precinct 2 on Brazoria County Commissioners Court. Along with the county judge and three other commissioners, the commissioner votes on the county budget, property-tax rate, roads and infrastructure, contracts, facilities, public-safety support and other county services.
Republican: Alfred Froberg
Votes received: 19,156 (50.12%)
Democrat: Carlos Townsend Sr.
Votes received: 19,067 (49.88%)
County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Represents Precinct 4 on Brazoria County Commissioners Court. Along with the county judge and three other commissioners, the commissioner votes on the county budget, property-tax rate, roads and infrastructure, contracts, facilities, public-safety support and other county services. The commissioner represents Precinct 4 but votes on countywide decisions.
Republican: David Linder
Votes received: 18,731 (47.79%)
Democrat: Becky Singleton
Votes received: 20,463 (52.21%)
County Constable, Precinct 3, Unexpired Term
This contest fills the remainder of the current term for the Precinct 3 constable.
Republican: Ricky Bort
Votes received: 21,945 (100.00%)
Brazoria Central Appraisal District
Director, Position 1
A nonpartisan director on the Brazoria Central Appraisal District board. The board governs the appraisal district, adopts its budget and appoints the chief appraiser. It does not set tax rates or directly determine individual property valuations.
No Party Listed: Konstantinos Vogiatzis
Votes received: 34,233 (36.15%)
No Party Listed: Lois Liles McKibben
Votes received: 60,453 (63.85%)
Director, Position 2
A nonpartisan director on the appraisal district board.
No Party Listed: Joe Stinebaker
Votes received: 38,454 (40.85%)
No Party Listed: Brooks Mooney
Votes received: 39,579 (42.05%)
No Party Listed: Yusef J. Burgess
Votes received: 16,100 (17.10%)
Director, Position 3
A nonpartisan director on the appraisal district board.
No Party Listed: Benjamin Kitchens
Votes received: 40,737 (43.23%)
No Party Listed: Elizabeth Day
Votes received: 53,486 (56.77%)
Local Propositions
City of Freeport Proposition A
The cumulative results report identifies the proposition by name but does not include its ballot language.
Yes
Votes received: 950 (56.18%)
No
Votes received: 741 (43.82%)
Sweeny ISD Proposition A
The cumulative results report identifies the proposition by name but does not include its ballot language.
For
Votes received: 974 (26.93%)
Against
Votes received: 2,643 (73.07%)
Vote totals and percentages: Brazoria County unofficial cumulative results report generated Nov. 3, 2026, at 11:18 p.m. Percentages are reproduced as reported and may not total exactly 100% because of rounding. Office descriptions are adapted from the supplied text.
