Meet the March Primary Nonincumbents

The Colorado County Citizen surveyed the nonincumbent county candidates running in the March Primary Election. Candidates were asked four questions:

1. What is your background in Colorado County?
2. Why did you decide to run as a candidate?
3. Why are you running for the position you filed for?
4. Why should Colorado County residents vote for you?

The Citizen could not find contact information for Jacob Barten, the Republican candidate for Land Surveyor. Todd Krenek, the Republican candidate for Precinct 4 County Commissioner, and Vickie Kelley, the Republican candidate for Precinct 402 Chair, did not respond to the Citizen.

Diana Poor (D) for Democratic Party County Chair

Diana Poor, a California native, has lived in Columbus in Colorado County for five years. She is retired from the Houston Police Department where she served as Deputy Director and Police Lieutenant. Poor received her PhD in human resources management and services from Capella University in 2012.

“As a retired executive from the Houston Police Department, my organizational and public speaking skill will hopefully build momentum and growth for the party,” Poor wrote.

Poor wrote that as county chair, she will encourage collaboration between community members and organize support and activities for the Democratic Party. 

“I have always tried to serve my community in general, and I thought this could be another good opportunity to reach out and to be helpful,” Poor wrote.

Rodney Meyer (R) for Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace

Rodney Meyer is a Columbus native who graduated from Columbus High School then moved away for about two decades before returning back to Central Texas in 2013. Meyer is currently retired but had a 29-year career in law-enforcement.

“I was in public service my entire adult career and want to continue that service to the citizens of Colorado County,” Meyer wrote.

Meyer wrote that his experience in law enforcement will provide him with the experience and knowledge needed to effectively serve as a Justice of the Peace. 

“Vote for me because I bring real law enforcement experience, steady judgement and a lifelong commitment to public service,” Meyer wrote.

Laura Transeau (R) for Precinct 101 Chair

Laura Transeau moved to Colorado County in 2003 and worked as a Deputy Clerk from 2021 to 2023. Transeau received a master’s degree in Japanese art history from the University of Fine Arts in Kyoto, Japan, in 1995. Her work experience primarily involves data analysis. Transeau is currently self-employed, but she worked as a Deed Specialist for Colorado County Central Appraisal District until July 2024.

“I have always tried to serve my community in general, and I thought this could be another good opportunity to reach out and to be helpful,” Transeau wrote.

Transeau said she decided to run because someone suggested she could be useful for the Republican Party. Transeau previously served as a county delegate to the Texas GOP Convention in 2024.

“It was an honor for me to work for the county,” Transeau wrote. “It will be an honor for me to receive my precinct fellows' vote.”