2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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John Awezec earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in civil engineering from Oklahoma State University. 



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John is a senior vice president at Carollo Engineers in Dallas, a civil engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater facilities. He concurrently served as vice president of the water and natural resources business group and director of integrated project delivery at HDR Engineering. He previously worked as vice president of engineering and quality at MWH Constructors, as chief design-build engineer at MWH Americas, and as a senior engineer at MWH Constructors. John is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and also serves as a commissioner on the Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission. 


John is currently a commissioner on the Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission.

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John's campaign for Lucas City Council marks his first run for elected public office. 

As of April 1, 2026, John Awezec did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports streamlining the zoning process to encourage business development in the city, as long as it aligns with community values.

Supports streamlining the zoning process to encourage business development in the city

- Supports streamlining the zoning process to encourage business development in the city

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in "sustainable growth that respects our community's character and environment."

- Believes in "sustainable growth that respects our community's character and environment."

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John Awezec

As of April 1, 2026, John Awezec’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Rebecca is from Lucas, Texas. She has a doctor of philosophy degree in cell regulation from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

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Rebecca Orr earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas A&M University and a doctorate in cell regulation and pharmacology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She is a textbook co-author and has served as a faculty council president and committee chair at Collin College. Rebecca lives in Lucas with her husband and three children. 

Rebecca is the Dean of Academic Services at Collin College. She has been at Collin College for over 18 years. She previously worked as a biology instructor at Collin College, teaching biology classes and serving in faculty leadership roles including President of the Faculty Council.

Rebecca currently serves as dean of academic services for assessment, accreditation, and compliance at Collin College in McKinney, Texas. She previously served as a professor of biology at Collin College. She also served as upper school science department chair and science teacher at Legacy Christian in Frisco, and as adjunct faculty at Collin College, Washington State University Vancouver, and Concordia University-Portland. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.


Rebecca Orr’s campaign for Lucas City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Rebecca Orr’s campaign for Lucas City Council Member is her first run for public office.

Describes herself as a fiscal conservative.

- Describes herself as a fiscal conservative.

As of April 1, 2026, Rebecca Orr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes adding sewer to the City of Lucas, citing concerns over higher costs, increased density, and loss of community identity.

Opposes adding sewer infrastructure to the City of Lucas, arguing it leads to higher costs, higher density, and loss of the city's identity.

Supports preserving Lucas's large-lot, open-space character and opposes development patterns that would erode the city's rural, country feel.

- Opposes adding sewer infrastructure to the City of Lucas, arguing it leads to higher costs, higher density, and loss of the city's identity.
- Supports preserving Lucas's large-lot, open-space character and opposes development patterns that would erode the city's rural, country feel.

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Rebecca Orr

Rebecca Orr has lived in Lucas since 2007. She has a Ph.D. in cell regulation from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She and her husband have three children.

Rebecca is the dean of academic services at Collin College. She previously taught biology at Collin College for 18 years. 

Rebecca's campaign for Lucas city council member is her first time running for public office. She is currently a member of the Board of Adjustments and the Building and Standards Commission for the City of Lucas.

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- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
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