City of Denton
Councilmember, District 1 – Unexpired Term
Kris Cox
Nonpartisan- On ballot as
- Kris Cox
- Current role
- Co-founder, Denton Left
- Background
- B.A. in political science, University of North Texas (2017) (per April 2026 Denton Record-Chronicle candidate Q&A)
- Former after-school counselor and supervisor, Denton Parks and Recreation Department
- Experience
- Ran for this seat (May 2, 2026 election); 15.4% of the vote
- Top priorities
- Campaign site (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): "expanding municipal housing initiatives and implementing robust renter protections"
- Same undated campaign site: "We stand for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize."
- Told the Denton Record-Chronicle in August 2026 he would oppose "any expansion of data centers" and work on "bringing back Afterschool"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
- Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site (undated; also his site in the May 2026 race for this seat): calls for "infrastructure projects that prioritize long-term community value over corporate interests"
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- krisfordenton.com
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