Texas Ballot Compare

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

MICHAEL PIÑA

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Michael Piña

Democratic
On ballot as
MICHAEL PIÑA
Current role
Manager (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Studies at San Antonio College, Northwood University (management) and Tidewater Community College (criminal justice) (per candidate)
  • United States Navy, eight years (per candidate, in the League of Women Voters guide)
  • Navy operations specialist; joined at 18 (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Automotive industry, more than two decades, including general manager for multiple dealerships and president of a regional dealer association (per candidate)
  • Born and raised in San Antonio (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Moved to Bulverde and earned a real estate license (per the Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
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Top priorities
  • "to ensure that every case is handled fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law"
  • "ensuring access to justice, clear communication, and consistent application of legal standards while treating everyone with dignity and respect"
  • "When people think of Comal and my precinct, I want them to think that everything's fair"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "providing due process for all parties, maintaining an orderly and respectful courtroom, and issuing decisions based solely on the facts and applicable law."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "Effective docket management requires careful scheduling, timely review of filings, and setting clear expectations for court proceedings."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
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