By: Pat Trevino | May 6, 2026

DeWitt County voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, May 26, to decide the Republican runoff for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of the vote in the March primary.

The runoff features:

• Carl Smith (R)
• Brenda Lopez (R)

Both candidates advanced after finishing as the top two vote‑getters in the Republican primary. The winner of the May 26 runoff will become the Republican nominee for Precinct 2 and move on to the November general election.

Only voters who participated in the Republican primary — or who did not vote in either party’s primary — are eligible to vote in this runoff, in accordance with Texas Election Code rules on primary participation.

Early voting for the runoff begins Monday, May 19, and runs through Friday, May 23.

UPCOMING ELECTION – MAY 26, 2026 PRIMARY RUNOFF

Where and When Can I Vote in the Primary Runoff Election?  Click Here 

2026 Joint Primary Runoff Sample Ballots

Democratic Sample Ballots                                                Republican Sample Ballots
(papeletas de muestra democraticas)                             (papeletas de muestra republicanas)

*Select the May 26, 2026, Primary Runoff menu below for more information*

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Joint Primary Runoff Election

• Last Day to Register to Vote is on Monday, April 27, 2026.
• Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) is Friday, May 15, 2026.
• Early Voting begins Monday, May 18, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 22, 2026.
• Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, May 26, 2026 OR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00pm at the location of the election on Election Day.

Martes, 26 de Mayo, 2026 Elección Primaria
Conjuntasde segunda vuelta

• El último día para registrarse para votar es el lunes 27 de abril de 2026.
• El último día para solicitar la boleta electoral por correo (solo se requiere que el sobre sea recibido, no que tenga matasellos) es el viernes 15 de mayo de 2026.
• La votación anticipada comienza el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026 y termina el viernes 22 de abril de 2026.
• El último día para recibir la boleta electoral por correo es el martes 26 de mayo de 2026 O el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026 a las 5:00 p. m. si el matasellos del sobre es antes de las 7:00 p. m. en el lugar de votación del día de las elecciones.

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🟦 Why does this appear in the ballot?

Texas has open primaries, meaning you do not register by party. However, once you vote in one party’s primary in a given year, you are “affiliated” with that party for that year.

That means:

• If you vote in the Democratic primary or runoff, you cannot vote in the Republican primary or runoff.

• You also cannot participate in the other party’s convention that year.

This is required by Texas Election Code, and counties print this reminder on ballots to avoid confusion.

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Texas Election Code §172.1015 and §172.120

Texas Election Code §172.120 — Participation in Runoff Primary