The 2026 Bexar County District Attorney election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the district attorney of Bexar County, Texas. Primary elections were held on March 3, and a primary runoff election was held on May 26. Incumbent district attorney Joe Gonzales is retiring after serving two consecutive four-year terms.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Luz Elena Chapa, former 4th court of appeals judge Eliminated in runoff Jane Davis, assistant district attorney Eliminated in primary Jim Bethke, attorney Meredith Chacon, attorney Veronica Legarreta, attorney and candidate for the 187th district court in 2018 and 2022 Shannon Locke, defense attorney Meli Carrión Powers, chief of the family violence division of the District Attorney's Office Oscar Salinas, prosecutor Declined Joe Gonzales, incumbent district attorney Ron Rangel, state district judge for the 379th district court
First round Endorsements
Results
Runoff Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ashley Foster, prosecutor
Results
Independents Declared Jason Wolff, trial attorney
References
External links Official campaign websites Jim Bethke (D) for District Attorney Meredith Chacon (D) for District Attorney Luz Elena Chapa (D) for District Attorney Jane Davis (D) for District Attorney Ashley Foster (R) for District Attorney Veronica Legarreta (D) for District Attorney Shannon Locke (D) for District Attorney Meli Carrión Powers (D) for District Attorney Oscar Salinas (D) for District Attorney