County Commissioner, Precinct 2 - Texas Ballot Compare

Alfred Froberg

Republican

On ballot as: Alfred Froberg
Current role: Retired farmer
Background: Retired from Froberg's Farm, Alvin (family business founded 1936; led it after his father's death in 2002)
30-year business owner (per candidate questionnaire)
Fourth generation Brazoria County resident (per candidate questionnaire)
Lifetime Business Award, Alvin Manvel Chamber (per campaign)
Junior Achievement Hall of Fame inductee (per campaign)
Experience: Drainage commissioner, 10 years (per candidate questionnaires)
Served on the Conservation and Reclamation District 3 board (per campaign)
Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won over incumbent Commissioner Ryan Cade
Top priorities: "Public safety will always be No. 1. This includes drainage, proper development, police/fire/EMS, and safe roads"
"Being open and honest has always been the number one priority of our campaign"
In a January 2026 primary questionnaire: "we have to prioritize reinvesting in our existing infrastructure"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a January 2026 Community Impact primary questionnaire: "As a county, we have to prioritize reinvesting in our existing infrastructure"
Growth and infrastructure: In a January 2026 Community Impact primary questionnaire: "Economic growth is great for the people of Brazoria County, but it has to be done in a controlled manner."
Flooding and drainage: In a January 2026 Community Impact primary questionnaire: priorities include "proper drainage and good roads throughout the county"
Public safety: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "Public safety will always be No. 1. This includes drainage, proper development, police/fire/EMS, and safe roads."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: alfredfroberg.com

Carlos Townsend, Sr

Democratic

On ballot as: Carlos Townsend, Sr
Current role: Software engineer
Background: B.A. in organizational management, Ashford University (per campaign)
M.S. in cyber security and computer forensics, Bellevue University (per campaign)
Has taught computer science at Houston City College and San Jacinto College (per campaign)
U.S. Air Force flight mechanic, four years (per campaign)
Originally from Arkansas (per campaign)
Experience: Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "My top two priorities are water quality and infrastructure"
"Targeted road repairs, smarter scheduling, and better drainage to reduce flooding and protect property"
"Invest in deputies, firefighters, and EMS to keep families safe while supporting those who serve"
"Prioritize needs over wants, demand transparency, and protect taxpayers with accountable budgeting"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "Prioritize needs over wants, demand transparency, and protect taxpayers with accountable budgeting."
Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "My top two priorities are water quality and infrastructure."
Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Maintain ditches and culverts, coordinate regional projects, and harden infrastructure for severe weather."
Public safety: Campaign site: "Invest in deputies, firefighters, and EMS to keep families safe while supporting those who serve."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: townsendforbrazoria.com