Texas Ballot Compare

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

JOHN A. MARTINEZ

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

John A. Martinez

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
JOHN A. MARTINEZ
Current role
Calhoun County Commissioner, Precinct 1
Background
  • 43 years of customer service experience, County Judge Vern Lyssy said at his appointment (per Port Lavaca Wave)
Experience
  • Appointed Precinct 1 commissioner and sworn in October 29, 2025, after the death of Commissioner David Hall (per Port Lavaca Wave)
  • Republican primary (March 2026): won, 325 to 197 over James D. "Jim" Oliver in unofficial results (per Port Lavaca Wave)
Top priorities
  • At his October 2025 swearing-in: "I want to carry the vision that Mr. David Hall had."
  • At his October 2025 swearing-in: "I will serve to the best of my ability with honesty and integrity."
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • 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
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