David Stout
David Stout (Democratic Party) is a member of the El Paso County Commission TX in Texas, representing Precinct 2. He assumed office in 2015. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Stout (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the El Paso County Commission TX to represent Precinct 2 in Texas. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
David Stout earned his bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and Spanish and his master's degree in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. His career experience includes working as a bilingual communications specialist and binational affairs liaison, in a communications position for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and in various broadcast media positions. Stout was elected to the El Paso County Commission in 2014.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Miguel Teran (D) and Matt Sistrunk (R) are running in the general election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Miguel Teran (D) | ||
| Matt Sistrunk (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Miguel Teran (D) defeated incumbent David Stout (D) in the Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Miguel Teran | 53.2 | 7,927 | |
| David Stout | 46.8 | 6,982 | ||
| Total votes: 14,909 | |||
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Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Matt Sistrunk (R) advanced from the Republican primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Sistrunk | 100.0 | 3,110 | |
| Total votes: 3,110 | |||
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Endorsements
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- Eastside El Paso, Texas, Democrats
- Paso Del Norte, Texas, Tejano Democrats
- El Paso Central Labor Union (AFL-CIO)
- SEIU Texas
- Texas Progressive Caucus
- Texas Rising Action
2022
See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent David Stout won election in the general election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2.
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Incumbent David Stout defeated Judy Gutierrez in the Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Stout | 54.3 | 3,388 | |
| Judy Gutierrez | 45.7 | 2,846 | ||
| Total votes: 6,234 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Incumbent David Stout and Judy Gutierrez advanced to a runoff. They defeated Carlos Soto in the Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Stout | 43.3 | 4,452 | |
| ✔ | Judy Gutierrez | 39.5 | 4,065 | |
| Carlos Soto | 17.2 | 1,771 | ||
| Total votes: 10,288 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Incumbent David Stout won election in the general election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Stout (D) | 100.0 | 30,186 | |
| Total votes: 30,186 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2
Incumbent David Stout defeated Sergio Lewis in the Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Stout | 55.1 | 3,532 | |
| Sergio Lewis | 44.9 | 2,880 | ||
| Total votes: 6,412 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Stout did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
David Stout did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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