George Morales III
George Morales III (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Travis County Commissioners Court to represent District 4 in Texas. Morales is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. Morales advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Morales (Democratic Party) was a member of the Travis County Constable Precinct 4 in Texas. Morales assumed office in 2017. Morales left office in 2025.
Morales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
George Morales III earned a high school diploma from A.J. Johnston High School and graduated summa cum laude from Huston-Tillotson University. Morales' career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[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.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary runoff
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
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.
Candidate | ||
 | Susanna Ledesma Woody | |
 | George Morales III  | |
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
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
Morales received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Morales's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- University of Texas-Austin Democrats
- Austin Chronicle
- Home Builders Association (HBA) PAC (HomePAC) of Greater Austin, Texas
- Liberal Austin, Texas, Democrats
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2024)
General election
General election for Travis County Constable Precinct 4
Incumbent George Morales III won election in the general election for Travis County Constable Precinct 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Morales III (D) | 100.0 | 49,598 |
| Total votes: 49,598 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Constable Precinct 4
Incumbent George Morales III advanced from the Democratic primary for Travis County Constable Precinct 4 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Morales III | 100.0 | 8,214 |
| Total votes: 8,214 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Morales in this election.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Travis County, Texas (2020)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent George Morales III won election in the general election for Travis County Constable Precinct 4.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Travis County Constable Precinct 4
Incumbent George Morales III advanced from the Democratic primary for Travis County Constable Precinct 4 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Morales III | 100.0 | 20,799 |
| Total votes: 20,799 | |||
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2016
Travis County held elections for county commission, all five constables, county attorney, sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, and the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and a primary runoff took place on May 24, 2016. The filing deadline for those wishing to run in this election was December 14, 2015.[2] George Morales III ran unopposed in the Travis County Precinct 4 constable general election.[3]
| Travis County Constable, Precinct 4 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  George Morales III (unopposed) | |
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Travis County Election Results," accessed November 8, 2016 | ||
| Travis County Constable, Precinct 4 Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| George Morales III |
57.31% | 8,186 |
| Manuel Jimenez | 42.69% | 6,098 |
| Total Votes | 14,284 | |
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Democratic Primary Results," March 9, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
George Morales III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morales' responses.
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- George Morales will fight for accessible, affordable healthcare and mental health services for working families in Travis County. As Constable, Morales pioneered providing legal aid services directly in his office lobby, breaking down barriers to justice for vulnerable families facing displacement. As Commissioner, he will secure full funding for the Travis County Diversion Center to support community members experiencing mental health crises and substance use challenges, ensuring treatment over incarceration. Morales understands that healthcare access is essential infrastructure for thriving communities, and he will work with Central Health, Integral Care, and community healthcare providers to expand services for uninsured and underinsured
- George Morales is committed to protecting neighborhood stability through affordable housing solutions and preventing family displacement in rapidly growing Travis County. He will champion policies supporting affordable homeownership, so multigenerational families can remain rooted in the communities they've built. Understanding that housing security is economic security, Morales will fight to maintain funding for legal services helping families facing eviction and foreclosure. His approach prioritizes equitable development that preserves the character of historic Precinct 4 neighborhoods while addressing the county's housing affordability crisis affecting working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and young families seeking to establish ro
- George Morales will advocate for smart infrastructure investments in transportation, roads, and public transit that serve Precinct 4's underserved communities. He recognizes that reliable access to transportation is fundamental to economic opportunity, connecting residents to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services. As Commissioner, Morales will work collaboratively with the City of Austin, Capital Metro, and regional partners to ensure Precinct 4 residents benefit equitably from the tax dollars they contribute. His infrastructure priorities include fixing deteriorating roads in Southeast Travis County, expanding public transit access for car-free households, and advocating for transportation investments in areas experiencing th
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Campaign website
Morales' campaign website stated the following:
Priorities
Healthcare
George is committed to working with Travis County leaders and community partners to expand access to health care and mental health services. He’ll prioritize resources for the uninsured and push for smart investments in the Travis County Diversion Center to support community members in crisis.
Preventing Displacement
As Constable, George was one of the first to provide legal aid in his office lobby. As Commissioner, he’ll fight for funding to keep legal services available for families facing displacement. He will champion affordable house, and affordable home ownership, so that generations of families can stay rooted in the neighborhoods they love.
Infrastructure & Transit Equity
From fixing roads to improving public transit, George will advocate for smart infrastructure investment in areas that need it most. He’ll work with the City of Austin, Capital Metro, and other partners to ensure Precinct 4 residents benefit from the tax dollars they contribute.
Transparency & The County Budget
George believes Precinct 4 deserves a seat at the table in every budget conversation. He’ll fight for responsible, equitable spending that supports growth, infrastructure, and essential services like health care and housing. He’s committed to educating and engaging the community to ensure transparency and real accountability.
— George Morales III's campaign website (March 14, 2026)
2024
George Morales III did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
George Morales III did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 25, 2026
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed September 1, 2016
- ↑ Travis County Clerk, "2016 General Election Sample Ballot," accessed October 12, 2016
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