Susanna Ledesma Woody
Susanna Ledesma Woody is a member of the Del Valle Independent School District in Texas, representing District 7. Her current term ends in 2026.
Ledesma Woody (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Travis County Commissioners Court to represent District 4 in Texas. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Susanna Woody was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Del Valle Independent School District in 2011.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary runoff
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Democratic primary runoff for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Susanna Ledesma Woody (D) and George Morales III (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on May 26, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
George Morales III (D) and Susanna Ledesma Woody (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Ofelia Maldonado Zapata (D) and Gavino Fernandez Jr. (D) in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Morales III | 36.9 | 14,516 |
| ✔ | | Susanna Ledesma Woody | 35.7 | 14,040 |
| Ofelia Maldonado Zapata | 21.0 | 8,263 | ||
| Gavino Fernandez Jr. | 6.4 | 2,507 | ||
| Total votes: 39,326 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Ledesma Woody received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Austin American-Statesman
- Texas Progressive Caucus
2022
School board
See also: Del Valle Independent School District, Texas, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Del Valle Independent School District, District 7
Incumbent Susanna Ledesma Woody won election in the general election for Del Valle Independent School District, District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susanna Ledesma Woody (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 1,422 |
| Total votes: 1,422 | |||
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Travis County
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Margaret Gómez won election in the general election for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Incumbent Margaret Gómez defeated Susanna Ledesma Woody in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Margaret Gómez | 50.6 | 11,021 |
| Susanna Ledesma Woody | 49.4 | 10,773 | |
| Total votes: 21,794 | |||
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2018
School board
General election
The general election was canceled. Susanna Ledesma Woody (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Travis County
General election
General election for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Incumbent Margaret Gómez won election in the general election for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Gómez (D) | 100.0 | 76,027 |
| Total votes: 76,027 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
Incumbent Margaret Gómez defeated Susanna Ledesma Woody in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Gómez | 67.4 | 13,486 |
| Susanna Ledesma Woody | 32.6 | 6,533 | |
| Total votes: 20,019 | |||
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2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Del Valle Independent School District featured six seats up for election. The District 1 race was for a two-year term. Incumbent Ann Heuberger ran unopposed.
In the District 3 race, Charles W. Diggs Jr., Michael Valescu, and Charles Neira ran for the seat held by Julia Hankerson Diggs, who did not file for re-election. Diggs defeated Valescu and Neira in that race.
The District 5 race featured incumbent Nancy Wilhite and challenger Steven B. Hart. District 7 incumbent Susanna Woody, District 8 incumbent Darla Sullivent Wegner, and District 9 candidate Elvia Guadian were all running unopposed. District 9 incumbent David Mellenbruch did not file for re-election.
Results
As Woody was the only candidate to file for District 7, the board of trustees canceled the election and she was re-elected unopposed.[2]
Funding
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[3]
Endorsements
Woody did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Ledesma Woody's campaign website stated the following:
Susanna Ledesma-Woody’s
Priorities for Travis County
Susanna has spent years fighting for a more just and equitable Travis County—one where every family has access to affordable housing, quality healthcare, and economic opportunity. As your next County Commissioner, she’s ready to build on that work and deliver real results for our communities.
Affordable Housing and
Equitable Development
Travis County is one of the most economically and racially segregated counties in the country. Susanna believes it’s time to change that—starting with bold investments in housing and infrastructure that serve everyone, not just the wealthy few.
Priorities:
- Invest in deeply affordable housing across the county, not just in select zip codes.
- Develop a countywide housing plan that addresses affordability, sustainability, and displacement.
- Tackle homelessness with long-term, solutions —not criminalization.
- Prioritize infrastructure that supports safe, inclusive, and economically diverse neighborhoods.
Quality, Equitable Healthcare
COVID-19 exposed what Susanna has long been working to change, inequities in access to healthcare rooted in decades of social and economic neglect. Central Health, the City of Austin, and the County Commission have failed to prioritize the health of our communities, especially communities of color. That ends now.
Priorities:
- Expand equitable access to healthcare.
- Invest in local health infrastructure to ensure every community has access to primary care.
- Promote healthy communities through park renovation and wellness-focused public spaces.
- Redirect funds from incarceration and jail expansion to behavioral and mental health services.
Development, Infrastructure &
Community Investment
From unreliable roads to limited broadband and flooding risks, many parts of Travis County have been overlooked when it comes to basic infrastructure. Susanna will push for smart, equitable development that reflects the needs of every resident—not just developers.
Priorities:
- Ensure infrastructure planning includes roads, drainage, broadband, and public transit for all neighborhoods.
- Promote green infrastructure and climate-resilient development.
- Support economic hubs and small businesses in underserved areas.
- Require equity assessments in all development projects.
Economic Opportunity for All
Every Travis County resident deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background or zip code. Susanna will work to close opportunity gaps and build an economy that works for working families.
Priorities:
- Partner with workforce development programs to train residents for high-paying, future-ready jobs.
- Expand support for small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color.
- Increase access to childcare, transportation, and affordable housing so working families can thrive.
- Strengthen social services and safety nets to support families facing hardship.
Criminal Justice Reform
The current system disproportionately harms Black and Latino communities, perpetuating cycles of poverty and incarceration. Susanna will continue her fight to transform our criminal justice system into one rooted in equity and accountability.
Priorities:
- Oppose jail expansion and redirect funding to mental health and community care.
- Expand alternatives to incarceration, especially for nonviolent offenses.
- Push for transparency and accountability in county law enforcement.
- Advocate to end the school-to-prison pipeline and decriminalize marijuana use immediately.
— Susanna Ledesma Woody's campaign website (March 14, 2026)
2022
School board
Susanna Ledesma Woody did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Travis County
Susanna Ledesma Woody did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Susanna Susanna Woody for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4, "Meet Susanna Woody," accessed February 17, 2018
- ↑ Del Valle Independent School District, "Board Briefs for September 16, 2014," September 16, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities," September 1, 2013
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