As the March primaries approach, some local and state candidates will see challengers from their own parties, as well as some uncontested races in Comal and Guadalupe counties.

According to the Texas secretary of state office’s website, Texas will hold Republican and Democratic primaries March 5 to determine who will be on the ballot in November.

In addition to the presidential and statewide contests, several county and judicial district-level positions will be on the March 5 ballot, where voters can opt to weigh in on which candidate will represent their political party.

Dates to know

The filing deadline for the Democratic and Republican primaries closed Dec. 11.

• Feb. 5: last day to register to vote or change your address
• Feb. 20: first day of early voting
• March 1: last day of early voting
• March 5: primary election day

On the ballot

John Kuempel and Carrie Isaac are the two Texas state representatives for New Braunfels on the ballot in March. Kuempel is being challenged in the Republican primary, while Isaac will be challenged only in the November election.

Comal County Commissioner Precinct 1 Donna Eccleston is not seeking re-election. The Republican was first elected to Comal County Commissioners Court in 2008. Three newcomers are vying to replace her in the Republican primary.

State representative, District 44 (Republican candidates)

• John Kuempel (incumbent)
• David Freimarck
• Alan Schoolcraft
• Greg Switzer

State representative, District 44 (Democratic candidate)

• Eric Norman

State representative, District 73 (Republican candidate)

• Carrie Isaac (incumbent)

State representative, District 73 (Democratic candidate)

• Sally Duval

State senator, District 25 (Republican candidate)

• Donna Campbell (incumbent)

State senator, District 25 (Democratic candidate)

• Merrie Fox

Comal County sheriff (Republican candidate)

• Mark Reynolds (incumbent)

Comal County sheriff (Democratic candidate)

• David Williams

Comal County tax assessor-collector (Republican candidate)

• Kristen Hoyt (incumbent)

Comal County commissioner Precinct 1 (Republican candidates)

• Doug Leecock
• Henry White
• Joyce Yannuzzi

Comal County commissioner Precinct 1 (Democratic candidate)

• Julie P. Sanders

Comal County commissioner Precinct 3 (Republican candidate)

• Kevin Webb (incumbent)

Comal County commissioner Precinct 3 (Democratic candidates)

• Tanya Marroquin
• Bently Paiz

Comal County Court At Law No. 2 (Republican candidate)

• Charles A. Stephens II (incumbent)

Comal County Court At Law No. 3 (Republican candidate)

• Deborah Linnartz Wigington (incumbent)

Comal County constable Precinct 1 (Republican candidate)

• Charlie Motz (incumbent)

Comal County constable Precinct 2 (Republican candidate)

• Mark Cheatum (incumbent)

Comal County constable Precinct 3 (Republican candidate)

• Craig Ackerman (incumbent)

Comal County constable Precinct 4 (Republican candidates)

• David De La Fuente
• Alice "Ali" Flores
• Chris Garcia

Guadalupe County sheriff (Republican candidates)

• Patrick Pinder
• Joshua Ray

Guadalupe County tax assessor-collector (Republican candidate)

• Daryl W. John (incumbent)

Guadalupe County tax assessor-collector (Democratic candidate)

• Jesus Trinidad Jr.

Guadalupe County attorney (Republican candidate)

• David Willborn (incumbent)

Guadalupe County commissioner Precinct 1 (Republican candidates)

• Dustin Engelke
• Jacqueline “Jackie” Ott
• James B. Ransdell
• Clint Taft
• Bryan Underwood

Guadalupe County commissioner Precinct 1 (Democratic candidate)

• Nahomie Alanis

Guadalupe County commissioner Precinct 3 (Republican candidate)

• Michael Carpenter (incumbent)

Guadalupe County constable Precinct 1 (Republican candidate)

• James Springer

Guadalupe County constable Precinct 2 (Republican candidate)

• Mark Reyes (incumbent)

Guadalupe County constable Precinct 3 (Republican candidates)

• Jeff Large (incumbent)
• Jim O. Wolverton II

Guadalupe County constable Precinct 4 (Republican candidates)

• J.C. Batey
• Harvey Faulkner (incumbent)