ELECTION RESULTS: Bexar County District Attorney’s race in Nov. 3, 2026, midterms

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The next Bexar County district attorney will inherit an office facing a backlog of criminal cases, staffing shortages and questions about how prosecutors handle domestic violence allegations.

For the past four years, KSAT has reported on challenges inside the office under District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who is not seeking another term. Now, three candidates are outlining how they would approach the job differently.

Democrat Luz Elena Chapa, Republican Ashley Foster and independent Jason Wolff are competing to lead the office beginning in 2027.

In interviews with KSAT, the candidates discussed how they would address the backlog, handle domestic violence cases, improve morale among prosecutors and make decisions about seeking the death penalty.

READ THEIR RESPONSES: How would Bexar County’s next district attorney fix the office? 3 candidates outline their plans

The next district attorney will be responsible for setting prosecution priorities, managing staffing and resources, and deciding how the office handles cases ranging from domestic violence to capital murder.

For Bexar County voters, the candidates’ plans offer a look at how each would approach an office that has faced years of scrutiny.

The central question is whether the next administration can turn its promises into measurable changes for crime victims, prosecutors, law enforcement and the community.

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