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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Tarrant County
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Tony TinderholtTony TinderholtRepublican
Jared WilliamsDemocratic
On ballot as
Tony Tinderholt
Jared Williams
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 94 (six terms, per campaign; not seeking re-election to the House)
Vice president of external affairs, Tarrant Area Food Bank
Background
  • Master's degree in educational leadership (per campaign)
  • Former Spanish professor (per campaign)
  • Business owner, Dallas-Fort Worth area (per campaign)
  • Lutheran; family attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Arlington (per campaign)
  • B.S. in plant science-biotechnology, Fort Valley State University
  • M.S. in environmental science, Texas Christian University
  • Ph.D. in environmental science, University of North Texas
  • Seminarian, Brite Divinity School (per campaign)
  • Age 36 (per his questionnaire, October 2026)
Experience
  • U.S. Air Force (11 years)
  • U.S. Army (10 years)
  • Retired Army major (per campaign)
  • Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge (per campaign)
  • Served two terms on the Fort Worth City Council, District 6
  • Served on the Tarrant County Human Services Advisory Committee (per candidate)
  • Nonprofit leadership, more than 15 years (per campaign)
  • Democratic primary runoff (May 26, 2026): won
Top priorities
  • "Lower Property Taxes"
  • "Fully Funded Law Enforcement"
  • "Eliminating Waste Fraud and Abuse"
  • "Economic Growth"
  • "Election Integrity"
  • "Lowering the cost of living": "pushing to end unfair property tax appraisals and advocating for capping homestead taxes at purchase price"
  • "Delivering excellent county services for all"
  • "Protecting fundamental rights and restoring democracy"
  • "Restore your right to give public comment"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
  • Property taxes and budget: In a candidate questionnaire, says he is "pushing to end unfair property tax appraisals and advocating for capping homestead taxes at purchase price"
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a candidate questionnaire, names "improving roads, public transit, and disaster preparedness through accountable budgeting" among his priorities
  • Flooding and drainage: In a candidate questionnaire, says the county "serves as a key partner with cities, regional agencies, and water districts on transportation, flood mitigation, and water quality"
  • Public safety: On the county jail, in a candidate questionnaire: "we must ensure humane and safe living conditions, timely medical and mental health care, and real accountability"
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
None found in our research
  • Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioner Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Roderick Miles, Tarrant County Commissioner Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Jasmine Crockett, Member of Congress (TX-30) (listed by campaign)
  • Ramón Romero, Jr., State Representative, HD 90 (listed by campaign)
  • Nicole Collier, State Representative, HD 95 (listed by campaign)
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  • Colin Allred, Fmr. US Representative (listed by campaign)
  • The Collective PAC (listed by campaign)
  • The Fire PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Texas (listed by campaign)
  • North Texas Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Progressive Caucus (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Working Families Party (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7 (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Campbell, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 8 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Michael A. Evans, Mayor, Mansfield (listed by campaign)
  • Stephanie Boardingham, Mayor, Forest Hill (listed by campaign)
  • Deborah Peoples, City Councilmember, Fort Worth (listed by campaign)
  • Roy C. Brooks, Ret. Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Ruby Faye Woolridge, Former Arlington City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Marvin Sutton, Former Arlington City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Kelicia Stevenson, Crowley ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. La Tonya Woodson-Mayfield, Crowley ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • Jeca Williams, 2022 Candidate for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
tonytinderholt.com
drjaredwilliams.com
Tony Tinderholt

Tony Tinderholt

Republican
On ballot as
Tony Tinderholt
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 94 (six terms, per campaign; not seeking re-election to the House)
Background
  • Master's degree in educational leadership (per campaign)
  • Former Spanish professor (per campaign)
  • Business owner, Dallas-Fort Worth area (per campaign)
  • Lutheran; family attends St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Arlington (per campaign)
Experience
  • U.S. Air Force (11 years)
  • U.S. Army (10 years)
  • Retired Army major (per campaign)
  • Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge (per campaign)
Top priorities
  • "Lower Property Taxes"
  • "Fully Funded Law Enforcement"
  • "Eliminating Waste Fraud and Abuse"
  • "Economic Growth"
  • "Election Integrity"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: No public statement found
  • Growth and infrastructure: No public statement found
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
tonytinderholt.com

Jared Williams

Democratic
On ballot as
Jared Williams
Current role
Vice president of external affairs, Tarrant Area Food Bank
Background
  • B.S. in plant science-biotechnology, Fort Valley State University
  • M.S. in environmental science, Texas Christian University
  • Ph.D. in environmental science, University of North Texas
  • Seminarian, Brite Divinity School (per campaign)
  • Age 36 (per his questionnaire, October 2026)
Experience
  • Served two terms on the Fort Worth City Council, District 6
  • Served on the Tarrant County Human Services Advisory Committee (per candidate)
  • Nonprofit leadership, more than 15 years (per campaign)
  • Democratic primary runoff (May 26, 2026): won
Top priorities
  • "Lowering the cost of living": "pushing to end unfair property tax appraisals and advocating for capping homestead taxes at purchase price"
  • "Delivering excellent county services for all"
  • "Protecting fundamental rights and restoring democracy"
  • "Restore your right to give public comment"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a candidate questionnaire, says he is "pushing to end unfair property tax appraisals and advocating for capping homestead taxes at purchase price"
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a candidate questionnaire, names "improving roads, public transit, and disaster preparedness through accountable budgeting" among his priorities
  • Flooding and drainage: In a candidate questionnaire, says the county "serves as a key partner with cities, regional agencies, and water districts on transportation, flood mitigation, and water quality"
  • Public safety: On the county jail, in a candidate questionnaire: "we must ensure humane and safe living conditions, timely medical and mental health care, and real accountability"
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
  • Alisa Simmons, Tarrant County Commissioner Pct. 2 (listed by campaign)
  • Roderick Miles, Tarrant County Commissioner Pct. 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Jasmine Crockett, Member of Congress (TX-30) (listed by campaign)
  • Ramón Romero, Jr., State Representative, HD 90 (listed by campaign)
  • Nicole Collier, State Representative, HD 95 (listed by campaign)
Show all 24
  • Colin Allred, Fmr. US Representative (listed by campaign)
  • The Collective PAC (listed by campaign)
  • The Fire PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Texas (listed by campaign)
  • North Texas Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Progressive Caucus (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Working Families Party (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Sandra Lee, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7 (listed by campaign)
  • Michael Campbell, Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 8 (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. Michael A. Evans, Mayor, Mansfield (listed by campaign)
  • Stephanie Boardingham, Mayor, Forest Hill (listed by campaign)
  • Deborah Peoples, City Councilmember, Fort Worth (listed by campaign)
  • Roy C. Brooks, Ret. Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Ruby Faye Woolridge, Former Arlington City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Marvin Sutton, Former Arlington City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Kelicia Stevenson, Crowley ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • Dr. La Tonya Woodson-Mayfield, Crowley ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • Jeca Williams, 2022 Candidate for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
drjaredwilliams.com

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