The filing period for the 2026 Republican Primary is underway, and a number of Jeff Davis County officeholders have already entered the race.
County Judge Curtis Evans, County Treasurer Dawn Kitts, and Justice of the Peace Mary Ann Luedecke have each filed to seek new terms.
Local resident Brittany Escobedo has also filed, challenging Kitts for the treasurer’s office.
The Precinct 4 County Commissioner seat will appear on the ballot as well. The position is currently held by Albert Miller, a Democrat appointed earlier this year to finish the term of former commissioner Royce Lassoskie.
The Jeff Davis County Republican Party began accepting candidate filings on November 8. The window remains open until 6 p.m. on December 8, 2025. Republican Chair Matt Blackman (432-249-0283) and Party Secretary Melanie Blackman (512-423-6745) are coordinating application submissions, filing fees, and candidate paperwork.
Statewide filing information is available through the Texas Secretary of State.
The following offices will be on the 2026 Republican Primary ballot in Jeff Davis County:
- Precinct Chairs (Precincts 1–4)
- County Chair
- County Judge
- County Clerk / District Clerk
- County Treasurer
- County Commissioner, Precinct 2
- County Commissioner, Precinct 4
- Justice of the Peace
