Chris Dorr

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Chris Dorr

Republican Party

Nueces County Constable Precinct 1

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Stephen Rosas

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Fort Fairfield Middle High School

Associate

American Intercontinental University, 2007

Graduate

Liberty University, 2023

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Birthplace

Caribou, Maine

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Law enforcement

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Chris Dorr (Republican Party) is a member of the Nueces County Constables in Texas, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Dorr (Republican Party) ran for election to the Nueces County Constables to represent District 1 in Texas. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Dorr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chris Dorr was born in Caribou, Maine. He served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2007. He earned a high school diploma from Fort Fairfield Middle High School, an associate degree from American Intercontinental University in 2007, and a graduate degree from Liberty University in 2023. His professional experience includes working in law enforcement. Dorr has been affiliated with Costal Bend Council of Government, Tau Sigma, Fraternal Order of Police, and CVMA.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Nueces County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1

Chris Dorr defeated Frank Yzaguirre in the general election for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Dorr (R)	50.2	19,390
	Submit photo	Frank Yzaguirre (D)	49.8	19,204

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,594
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1

Frank Yzaguirre defeated Randy Balderas in the Democratic primary runoff for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1 on May 28, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Frank Yzaguirre	71.6	882
	Submit photo	Randy Balderas	28.4	350

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,232
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1

Frank Yzaguirre and Randy Balderas advanced to a runoff. They defeated Felipe Martinez in the Democratic primary for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Frank Yzaguirre	36.2	1,583
✔	Submit photo	Randy Balderas	35.4	1,551
	Submit photo	Felipe Martinez	28.4	1,244

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,378
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1

Chris Dorr advanced from the Republican primary for Nueces County Constable Precinct 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Dorr	100.0	4,711

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,711
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chris Dorr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dorr's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Chris Dorr. I am a candidate for the position of Constable of Precinct 1. I am a deputy in Nueces County. I am a combat Army veteran with a master’s degree and a master’s peace officer license. Currently, I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Liberty University. My military experience includes leading, managing, and training personnel. I have extensive experience in law enforcement, including supervising, undercover, grants, civil subpoenas, grand jury summons, patrol, criminal investigations, felony warrants, K9 handler, and environmental enforcement. I am committed to education, leadership, and training, aiming to improve efficiency, training, and safety in Precinct 1.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have extensive experience in law enforcement, holding a master peace officer license. My experience includes supervising, undercover, grants, civil subpoenas, grand jury summons, patrol, criminal investigations, felony warrants, K9 handler, and environmental enforcement. My experience in the military includes leading, managing, and training.
• My leadership in law enforcement and in the military is vital, as it provides clear direction, inspiration, and motivation to officers, enabling them to effectively serve and protect the community. Leadership is pivotal in making critical decisions, solving problems, and resolving conflicts, ensuring that the department remains focused and efficient. Effective leadership promotes a positive work environment, encourages innovation in policing strategies, and supports the professional development of officers. Leadership is crucial for maintaining public safety, boosting officer morale, and achieving long-term success and trust within the community.
• Education is important to me. I hold a master's degree, and I am currently working on my doctorate degree. It is crucial in training law enforcement officers, as it equips them with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to perform their duties effectively and ethically. It also promotes the development of problem-solving and decision-making skills, enabling officers to handle complex and high-pressure situations with confidence and competence. A well-educated department is better prepared to uphold public safety, build community trust, and adapt to the evolving challenges of the future in law enforcement.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Revising policies and procedures designed to ensure that deputies and the department act in a professional, ethical, transparent, and effective manner. Laws and county regulations are followed. Community relations that promote building relationships between deputies, the department, and the community to prevent crime and improve public trust. Training in the department in areas such as de-escalation techniques, and mental health awareness. Improve service to the courts and the timely service of papers.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Servant leadership Dr Fisher

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ethics, morals, integrity, and servant leadership.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Experience, leadership, and education.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Servant leadership.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Servant leadership. I love helping people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The fall of the Berlin Wall.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Army 12 years

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Fraternal Order of Police

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are very important in any government entity.

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Note: Dorr submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on August 24, 2024.

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March 5 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am currently a deputy in Nueces County. I am a military veteran and combat veteran. I have a master peace officer license and a master's degree in public safety/criminal justice. I am currently working on a DPA/ doctoral degree in public administration. I have over 14 years of experience conducting many aspects of law enforcement, from supervising, civil, subpoenas, grand jury summons, patrol, criminal investigations, felony warrants, canine handling, and environmental enforcement. My military experience includes leading, managing, and training personnel. I am a member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, VFW, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education, leadership, and training are very important. Revising policy and procedures, ensuring compliance with state law and county regulations, improving efficiency, training, and safety, rebuilding trust and faith through dedication and professionalism, and building better individual and community relations through a better-trained department to serve the people and the courts.
• Through professionalism and a well-trained department for the citizens and the court to ensure transparency, morals, ethics, and values in the constable's office, in order to address trust and community concerns, the constable's office should work in conjunction with local officials and the community they serve. With an emphasis on developing good connections, establishing trust, and increasing public engagement by treating people equally fairly and being respectful.
• A constable's office should have community involvement and a better community-police partnership. The constable's office should have better deputy training to properly handle court, complaints, and crimes. A positive presence in the community they serve to address crime and concerns. Awareness and education programs that involve raising awareness among the public and providing better training to deputies to improve office contacts and the well-being of individuals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policy and law

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Statesmanship, ethics, values, and morals.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership, experience, and education

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Integrity, values, morals, and ethics.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government accountability and financial transparency are essential components of good governance.

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Note: Dorr submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 5, 2024.

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