County Commissioner, Precinct 2 - Texas Ballot Compare

Donis "D.L." Wilson

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: Donis "D.L." Wilson
Current role: McLennan County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (since November 2024)
Background: Former Texas Department of Transportation surveyor (per 2024 KWBU profile)
Former Highway Patrol sergeant (per 2024 KWBU profile)
Occupation: metal buildings (per his ballot application)
Lifelong Precinct 2 resident (per candidate, KWBU, 2024)
Experience: Won the November 2024 special election for the unexpired term of the late Commissioner Patricia Miller (50.3% of the vote)
Oath of office November 19, 2024
Ran for the seat (2022); lost
Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "Roads and bridges is what I ran on" (December 2024, after taking office)
"we have to keep making sure our safety is priority and that the jail is run proper and safely" (March 2026)
"I'm always available and I'm open book and I'm very transparent" (March 2026)
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Told KXXV in March 2026: "Our budget is huge here" and commissioners want to make sure "the taxes we get in here are taken care of"
Growth and infrastructure: After taking office in 2024, told KXXV: "We just need to get to work on the rural roads and bridges."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: Told KXXV in March 2026: "we have to keep making sure our safety is priority and that the jail is run proper and safely"
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

Jeremy Davis

Democratic

On ballot as: Jeremy Davis
Current role: Waco ISD Trustee, District 1
Background: Former behavior specialist, Waco ISD
Founder, Mentor Waco (youth mentorship nonprofit)
Waco native; grew up in Precinct 2 (per campaign)
Experience: Democratic nominee for McLennan County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Waco ISD Board of Trustees (elected 2021) (per campaign)
District 1 term expires May 2027 (per district)
Democratic nominee, this seat (November 2024 special election); lost to D.L. Wilson
Has served on the Centex African-American Chamber board (per campaign site, largely unchanged since 2024 run)
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Has served on the City of Waco Park and Recreation Advisory Board (per same campaign site)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 51.7% over Travis Gibson
Top priorities: "Economic Development" (campaign site, largely unchanged since his 2024 run)
"Infrastructure Development" (campaign site, largely unchanged since his 2024 run)
"Supporting Vital Community Programs" (campaign site, largely unchanged since his 2024 run)
"I think right now one of our priorities is mental healthcare." (March 2026)
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Told KXXV in March 2026: "Your spending should be attached to needs in our community."
Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site (largely unchanged since his 2024 run for this seat): "I will focus on the repair and maintenance of county roads and bridges"
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: Told KXXV in March 2026: "Our mental health services and our youth divergent programs, I think, are at the front of my priority list."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: jeremydaviscampaign.com