Who is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 (Hays County Commissioners Precinct 2, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Hays County Commissioners Precinct 2.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Abby GibsonRepublican | Johnny FloresDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| AI data centers | No public position | Allow them case by case, with strict local rules on siting, noise and waterQuestionnaire answer · medium |
Abby Gibson
RepublicanPresident, Hays County Republican Women
Abby Gibson is the Republican nominee for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 21. She is president of the Hays County Republican Women and has served on multiple nonprofit boards2. Precinct 2 is currently held by Commissioner Michelle Cohen, who is running for county judge, so no incumbent is on this ballot13.
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Property taxes, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Johnny Flores
DemocratVice President, Hays CISD Board of Trustees
Johnny Flores is the Democratic nominee for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 21. He is vice president of the Hays CISD school board and holds a master's degree in political science from Texas State University2. He won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 5,401 votes (72.64 percent) over Bryan Escobar in the official county results3.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AI data centersAllow them case by case, with strict local rules on siting, noise and watermedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a Hays County Young Democrats questionnaire he said data centers raise energy costs, create few local jobs and deplete aquifers, and that the county should explore localized solutions that support technology growth without depleting resources. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, Property taxes, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.