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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Jasper County
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Kevin HollowayKevin HollowayRepublican Incumbent
Keith T. ScottDemocratic
On ballot as
KEVIN HOLLOWAY
KEITH T. SCOTT
Current role
Jasper County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (elected 2022; first term) (per candidate)
Software programmer (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Brookeland ISD graduate (2004) (per campaign, 2022)
  • Bachelor of science in criminal justice, Sam Houston State University (2008) (per candidate)
  • Angelina College Regional Police Academy graduate (2014) (per candidate)
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, rising to lieutenant (per candidate)
  • Jasper County Sheriff's Office (from December 2014) (per candidate)
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  • Born and raised in Brookeland (per campaign, 2022)
  • Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department, over 20 years (per candidate, as of 2022)
  • Jasper High School graduate (per campaign)
  • Software engineering, technology leadership and program management, more than two decades (per candidate)
  • United States Navy veteran (per candidate)
  • Past president and life member, Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (per candidate)
  • Board member, Lone Star Youth Council of Jasper (per candidate)
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  • Board member, Jasper Economic Development (per candidate)
  • Trustee board member, Moore Chapel CME Church (per candidate)
  • Native of Jasper (per campaign)
Experience
  • Brookeland ISD Board of Trustees (since 2016) (per candidate, as of 2022)
  • Commissioners' Court Advanced Training Curriculum, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas; completed (per candidate)
Not found
Top priorities
  • "I will continue to prioritize infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility."
  • "I am committed to working closely with local, state, and federal partners to improve our community."
  • "I am dedicated to supporting our Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement for the safety of you, your family, and property."
  • His October 2025 announcement lists seven "key priorities", beginning with "Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency"
  • "Infrastructure and Roads"
  • "Public Safety"
  • "Economic Development and Jobs"
  • "Property Taxes and Affordability"
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  • "Rural and Urban Balance"
  • "Leadership and Accountability"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In his September 2025 re-election statement, said using the Precinct 2 crew for chip-and-seal work on County Road 317 lowered the cost, "saving taxpayers over $150,000"
  • Growth and infrastructure: "I will continue to prioritize infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility."
  • Flooding and drainage: Lists among his first-term work: "Completion of major road and drainage projects on County Roads 200, 317, 328, and 323 through GLO grant funding"
  • Public safety: "I am dedicated to supporting our Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement for the safety of you, your family, and property."
  • Property taxes and budget: His October 2025 announcement lists among his "key priorities": "Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency" and "Property Taxes and Affordability"
  • Growth and infrastructure: His October 2025 announcement lists among his "key priorities": "Infrastructure and Roads" and "Economic Development and Jobs"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: His October 2025 announcement lists "Public Safety" among his "key priorities"
Endorsements
  • Sabine Area Central Labor Council (primary)
  • Sabine Area Central Labor Council (primary)
Campaign website
Not found
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Kevin Holloway

Kevin Holloway

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
KEVIN HOLLOWAY
Current role
Jasper County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (elected 2022; first term) (per candidate)
Background
  • Brookeland ISD graduate (2004) (per campaign, 2022)
  • Bachelor of science in criminal justice, Sam Houston State University (2008) (per candidate)
  • Angelina College Regional Police Academy graduate (2014) (per candidate)
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, rising to lieutenant (per candidate)
  • Jasper County Sheriff's Office (from December 2014) (per candidate)
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  • Born and raised in Brookeland (per campaign, 2022)
  • Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department, over 20 years (per candidate, as of 2022)
Experience
  • Brookeland ISD Board of Trustees (since 2016) (per candidate, as of 2022)
  • Commissioners' Court Advanced Training Curriculum, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas; completed (per candidate)
Top priorities
  • "I will continue to prioritize infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility."
  • "I am committed to working closely with local, state, and federal partners to improve our community."
  • "I am dedicated to supporting our Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement for the safety of you, your family, and property."
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In his September 2025 re-election statement, said using the Precinct 2 crew for chip-and-seal work on County Road 317 lowered the cost, "saving taxpayers over $150,000"
  • Growth and infrastructure: "I will continue to prioritize infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility."
  • Flooding and drainage: Lists among his first-term work: "Completion of major road and drainage projects on County Roads 200, 317, 328, and 323 through GLO grant funding"
  • Public safety: "I am dedicated to supporting our Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement for the safety of you, your family, and property."
Endorsements
  • Sabine Area Central Labor Council (primary)
Campaign website
Not found

Keith T. Scott

Democratic
On ballot as
KEITH T. SCOTT
Current role
Software programmer (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Jasper High School graduate (per campaign)
  • Software engineering, technology leadership and program management, more than two decades (per candidate)
  • United States Navy veteran (per candidate)
  • Past president and life member, Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (per candidate)
  • Board member, Lone Star Youth Council of Jasper (per candidate)
Show all 8
  • Board member, Jasper Economic Development (per candidate)
  • Trustee board member, Moore Chapel CME Church (per candidate)
  • Native of Jasper (per campaign)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • His October 2025 announcement lists seven "key priorities", beginning with "Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency"
  • "Infrastructure and Roads"
  • "Public Safety"
  • "Economic Development and Jobs"
  • "Property Taxes and Affordability"
Show all 7
  • "Rural and Urban Balance"
  • "Leadership and Accountability"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: His October 2025 announcement lists among his "key priorities": "Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency" and "Property Taxes and Affordability"
  • Growth and infrastructure: His October 2025 announcement lists among his "key priorities": "Infrastructure and Roads" and "Economic Development and Jobs"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: His October 2025 announcement lists "Public Safety" among his "key priorities"
Endorsements
  • Sabine Area Central Labor Council (primary)
Campaign website
Not found