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Hays County Criminal District Attorney

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The criminal district attorney prosecutes criminal cases in Hays County's district and county courts.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Alfonso O. SalazarDemocratic

    • Pledges to weigh community safety in each prosecution decision.

  • Kirsta MeltonIndependent

    • Pledges to prosecute fraud and corruption that facilitate crime.

Health & human services

  • Alfonso O. SalazarDemocratic

    • Supports mental health resources to prevent crises and jail stays.
    • Supports abortion access as a woman's medical decision.

  • Kirsta MeltonIndependent

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Alfonso O. SalazarDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Kirsta MeltonIndependent

    • Pledges to deal openly and honestly with the community.
    • Proposes an independent, nonpartisan approach to the DA's office.

Courts & justice

  • Alfonso O. SalazarDemocratic

    • Proposes a stronger intake division to reduce case backlogs.
    • Supports diversion courts for drug use and nonviolent crimes.

  • Kirsta MeltonIndependent

    • Pledges prosecution decisions based solely on facts and law.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.