2026 Texas General Election

District 6: New candidate shakes up Baytown Council race | Local

Joseph Chapa earned a degree from Lee College. He is a married father of six.

As of September 25, 2026, Joseph Chapa did not have a website or any information online.

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1. Who is Mike Lester?

A native Texan born in Dallas, raised in Irving and grew up in the best of both worlds of urban and rural environments. I grew up spending almost every weekend, spring break, summer vacation and any other time available on our family farm in north Texas so I learned at a young age the value of a hard day’s work and the advantages of City life. I am married with two boys (23 and 14 years old) and I am currently the Director of Health for the City of Baytown.

Ten Questions: Mike Lester, City of Baytown Director of Health

Mike A. Letster is a married father of two.

A native Texan born in Dallas, raised in Irving and grew up in the best of both worlds of urban and rural environments. I grew up spending almost every weekend, spring break, summer vacation and any other time available on our family farm in north Texas so I learned at a young age the value of a hard day’s work and the advantages of City life. I am married with two boys (23 and 14 years old) and I am currently the Director of Health for the City of Baytown.

Mike is retired and previously worked as the Director of Health for Baytown.

Joseph Chapa, 46, is the latest candidate to throw his name in the hat, filing for the District 6 seat July 28. He will face incumbent Mike Lester, who filed for another term July 21.

District 6 new candidate shakes up Baytown council race

.Mike is currently a member of the Baytown City Council.

As of September 25, 2026, Mike A. Lester did not have a website or any information online.

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