The Brazoria County Democratic Party requested candidate profiles for all candidates running for office that will be on the ballot in Brazoria County Democratic Primary.
If you are are a candidate or represent a candidate, contact Ashleigh Lawrence to submit profile/updates.
We encourage voters to take time to learn about each candidate and consider who will best champion our community and uphold Democratic values at a moment when strong leadership is desperately needed. Many of the candidates in our local races also need volunteers and community support, making this an especially important time to get involved.
Brazoria County government manages the essential services that keep the county running. It maintains roads and drainage in unincorporated areas, funds public safety and emergency response, oversees elections, supports public health and libraries, and plans for long‑term growth, hurricane preparedness, and infrastructure needs. Its decisions shape daily life and the future of communities across the county. You can find participating candidate information here.
The Texas state government creates and enforces the laws that shape life across the state. The Legislature writes and approves laws and the state budget, the Governor leads the executive branch and carries out those laws, and the courts interpret them within the statewide judicial system. Together, these branches oversee public education, transportation, public safety, health services, natural resources, and the many state agencies that serve Texans every day. You can find participating candidate information here.
Federal elections shape the laws, funding, and national policies that directly affect life in Texas. The leaders Texans send to Washington decide issues like healthcare, immigration, energy policy, disaster relief, infrastructure funding, veterans’ services, and public education support. They also influence who serves on federal courts, which interpret laws that impact voting rights, environmental protections, business regulations, and civil liberties across the state. You can find participating candidate information here.
Judicial elections in Texas give voters direct power over the judges who shape how justice works at every level of daily life. Justices of the Peace handle the community’s most accessible courts—small claims, evictions, truancy, and magistrations—often serving as people’s first and most frequent point of contact with the legal system. County Court judges oversee probate, misdemeanors, and local civil disputes, making decisions that affect families, property, and public safety.
Above them, the Courts of Appeals review trial‑court decisions across large regions, setting legal interpretations that guide how laws are applied for millions of Texans. At the top, the Texas Supreme Court (civil) and Court of Criminal Appeals (criminal) issue final statewide rulings that shape constitutional rights, business law, criminal justice, and long‑term legal precedent.
Because Texas elects nearly all of these judges in partisan elections, voters play a decisive role in ensuring the courts are fair, competent, and reflective of their community’s values.