Peter Michelena

Republican

On ballot as: Peter Michelena
Current role: Quartermaster, VFW Post 4692 (per campaign)
Background: Member of the Texas A&M Class of 2016 (per campaign)
Studied Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (per campaign)
U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Marine, five years (per campaign)
Two deployments to Afghanistan (per campaign)
Two Purple Hearts (per campaign)
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Has worked in construction, field engineering and as a City of Bryan building inspector (per campaign)
Brazos County resident since 2013 (per campaign)
Experience: Quartermaster, Chief Finance Officer and Operations Officer, VFW Post 4692; helps manage more than $2 million in annual financial activity (per campaign)
Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, nearly 65% over Andre Malone
Top priorities: "We need to plan ahead, spend carefully, and make county contracts and incentives more transparent."
"We need a practical 10-year master plan that guides investment, limits the burden on our county, and keeps county spending financially responsible."
"I believe Growth should pay for Growth."
On medical transportation: "The county should expand reliable rural ride options while also bringing care closer through mobile health clinics and telehealth support."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: "Every tax dollar comes from someone who worked to earn it."
Growth and infrastructure: "I believe Growth should pay for Growth."
Flooding and drainage: "I will prioritize the maintenance of roads and bridges, practical drainage and flood-mitigation work"
Public safety: "I will support the sheriff's office and the men and women who keep our communities safe."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: voteformichelena.com

Peter Michelena

County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Peter Michelena