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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

Liza Janette Pena

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Webb County

County Treasurer

Liza Janette Pena

Liza Janette Pena

Republican
On ballot as
Liza Janette Pena
Current role
Texas State Guard specialist (per campaign)
Background
  • Doctor of Business Administration specializing in advanced accounting (per Ballotpedia survey)
  • Master of Public Administration (per Ballotpedia survey)
  • Pursuing a Master of Accountancy on the CPA track (per candidate)
  • Professional payroll certification (per candidate)
  • 2018 doctoral dissertation at Northcentral University on management accounting in hospital management (per campaign)
  • Lifelong Webb County resident (per campaign)
Experience
  • First-time candidate (per candidate)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • In a Ballotpedia survey: "restore transparency, strengthen accountability, and ensure disciplined financial oversight"
  • "protect taxpayer dollars through accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and responsible financial management"
  • Campaign site, as quoted by Ballotpedia: "I will push for audits in coordination with county auditors and provide clear, regular updates"
  • "I will make county financial information easier to understand by organizing already-public data into clear summaries and reports for residents."
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Ballotpedia survey: "Taxpayers deserve clear reporting, disciplined cash management, and internal controls that prevent waste and protect public funds."
  • Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
drlizapena.com