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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Denton County
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Kevin FalconerKevin FalconerRepublican Incumbent
Candace ValenzuelaCandace ValenzuelaDemocratic
On ballot as
Kevin Falconer
Candace Valenzuela
Current role
Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (since January 1, 2023)
Former regional administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (per campaign)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, Texas Tech University (per his Ballotpedia survey)
  • M.B.A., Texas Tech University (per his Ballotpedia survey)
  • Registered architect
  • More than 30 years in the private sector, "including executive roles with three Fortune 500 companies" (per candidate)
  • Carrollton and Denton County resident for more than 30 years (per candidate)
  • Graduate, Claremont McKenna College
  • Early career in education, mentoring students and supporting children with special needs (per campaign)
  • Grew up in a military family that experienced homelessness (per campaign)
  • Raising two sons in North Texas with her husband (per campaign)
Experience
  • Mayor of Carrollton (2017–2022)
  • Carrollton City Council member (2009–2015)
  • North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council member, while in Carrollton office (per candidate)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
  • HUD Regional Administrator (appointed by President Joe Biden, 2022); worked across five states (per campaign)
  • Democratic nominee, U.S. House District 24 (2020); lost the general election to Beth Van Duyne
  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD trustee, at-large (elected 2017; left office December 5, 2019)
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
Top priorities
  • Campaign site: "Cut Our Tax Burden"
  • Campaign site: "Strengthen Public Safety"
  • Campaign site: "Reduce Traffic"
  • Says he is working "to improve our roads, reduce traffic, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth"
  • Campaign site: "fighting to keep Denton County affordable by cutting unnecessary red tape and consistently voting against wasteful spending"
  • "I'll work to make housing more affordable, invest in infrastructure that keeps pace with our growth, and ensure county government is transparent, accountable, and focused on the people it serves."
  • Campaign issue heading: "Affordable Housing & Healthcare"
  • Campaign issue heading: "Smart Infrastructure & Transportation"
  • Campaign issue heading: "Transparent & Accountable Government"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "fighting for and passing responsible budgets that keep the tax burden on Denton County families as low as possible"
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: he is "working to improve our roads, reduce traffic, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign site: "consistently voting to ensure the Sheriff's department has the resources and support it needs to protect our neighborhoods"
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: she believes "public decisions should be made transparently, taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely"
  • Growth and infrastructure: "Denton County is growing quickly, but families deserve more than growth." Says she will "invest in infrastructure that keeps pace with our growth"
  • 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
  • Judge Andy Eads (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Ryan Williams (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Dianne Edmondson (listed by campaign)
  • Sheriff Tracy Murphree (listed by campaign)
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  • Constable Mike Truitt (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Richard Bachus (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Danny Fletcher (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Trevor Krueger (listed by campaign)
  • District Attorney Paul Johnson (listed by campaign)
  • County Clerk Juli Luke (listed by campaign)
  • District Clerk David Trantham (listed by campaign)
  • Denton County Tax Assor/Collector Dawn Waye (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Steve Babick, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Scott Garber, Corinth (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Lynn Clark, Hickory Creek (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Richard Boyer, The Colony (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor John Muns, Plano (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor TJ Gilmore, Lewisville (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Lynn Tompkins, Cross Roads (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Cindy Aughinbaugh, Shady Shores (listed by campaign)
  • Ronni Cade, Lewisville City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Patrick Kelly, Lewisville City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Axberg, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Jason Carpenter, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Nancy Cline, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Lisa Sutter, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Daisy Palomo, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Rowena Watters, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Judy Ensweiler, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Joel Marks, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Brian Wade, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Tina Henderson, Corinth City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez (listed by campaign)
  • Former Congressman Kenny Marchant (listed by campaign)
  • Former Denton County Judge Mary Horn (listed by campaign)
  • Former Commissioner Ron Marchant (listed by campaign)
  • Former State Representative Ron Simmons (listed by campaign)
  • Former State Representative Burt Solomons (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace Gary Blanscet (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace Patty Larson (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Matthew Marchant, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor David Hillock, Little Elm (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Ron Branson, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Becky Miller, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Joe McCourry, The Colony (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Roy Magno, Aubrey (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Ray Smith, Prosper (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Pat Cochran (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Rusty Pendleton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Young Sung (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Andrew Palacios (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember John Sutter (listed by campaign)
  • Former Lewisville City Councilmember Bob Troyer (listed by campaign)
  • Cesar Molina, DCTA Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Leonard Martin, former Carrollton City Manager (listed by campaign)
  • North Texas Area Labor Federation
  • Blue Horizon Texas PAC
Campaign website
votefalconer.com
candacefordentoncounty.com
Kevin Falconer

Kevin Falconer

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
Kevin Falconer
Current role
Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (since January 1, 2023)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, Texas Tech University (per his Ballotpedia survey)
  • M.B.A., Texas Tech University (per his Ballotpedia survey)
  • Registered architect
  • More than 30 years in the private sector, "including executive roles with three Fortune 500 companies" (per candidate)
  • Carrollton and Denton County resident for more than 30 years (per candidate)
Experience
  • Mayor of Carrollton (2017–2022)
  • Carrollton City Council member (2009–2015)
  • North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council member, while in Carrollton office (per candidate)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • Campaign site: "Cut Our Tax Burden"
  • Campaign site: "Strengthen Public Safety"
  • Campaign site: "Reduce Traffic"
  • Says he is working "to improve our roads, reduce traffic, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth"
  • Campaign site: "fighting to keep Denton County affordable by cutting unnecessary red tape and consistently voting against wasteful spending"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "fighting for and passing responsible budgets that keep the tax burden on Denton County families as low as possible"
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: he is "working to improve our roads, reduce traffic, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign site: "consistently voting to ensure the Sheriff's department has the resources and support it needs to protect our neighborhoods"
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
  • Judge Andy Eads (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Ryan Williams (listed by campaign)
  • Commissioner Dianne Edmondson (listed by campaign)
  • Sheriff Tracy Murphree (listed by campaign)
Show all 56
  • Constable Mike Truitt (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Richard Bachus (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Danny Fletcher (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Trevor Krueger (listed by campaign)
  • District Attorney Paul Johnson (listed by campaign)
  • County Clerk Juli Luke (listed by campaign)
  • District Clerk David Trantham (listed by campaign)
  • Denton County Tax Assor/Collector Dawn Waye (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Steve Babick, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Scott Garber, Corinth (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Lynn Clark, Hickory Creek (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Richard Boyer, The Colony (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor John Muns, Plano (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor TJ Gilmore, Lewisville (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Lynn Tompkins, Cross Roads (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor Cindy Aughinbaugh, Shady Shores (listed by campaign)
  • Ronni Cade, Lewisville City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Patrick Kelly, Lewisville City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Axberg, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Jason Carpenter, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Nancy Cline, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Lisa Sutter, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Daisy Palomo, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Rowena Watters, Carrollton City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Judy Ensweiler, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Joel Marks, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Brian Wade, The Colony Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Tina Henderson, Corinth City Councilmember (listed by campaign)
  • Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez (listed by campaign)
  • Former Congressman Kenny Marchant (listed by campaign)
  • Former Denton County Judge Mary Horn (listed by campaign)
  • Former Commissioner Ron Marchant (listed by campaign)
  • Former State Representative Ron Simmons (listed by campaign)
  • Former State Representative Burt Solomons (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace Gary Blanscet (listed by campaign)
  • Former Justice of the Peace Patty Larson (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Matthew Marchant, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor David Hillock, Little Elm (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Ron Branson, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Becky Miller, Carrollton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Joe McCourry, The Colony (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Roy Magno, Aubrey (listed by campaign)
  • Former Mayor Ray Smith, Prosper (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Pat Cochran (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Rusty Pendleton (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Young Sung (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember Andrew Palacios (listed by campaign)
  • Former Carrollton Councilmember John Sutter (listed by campaign)
  • Former Lewisville City Councilmember Bob Troyer (listed by campaign)
  • Cesar Molina, DCTA Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Leonard Martin, former Carrollton City Manager (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
votefalconer.com
Candace Valenzuela

Candace Valenzuela

Democratic
On ballot as
Candace Valenzuela
Current role
Former regional administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (per campaign)
Background
  • Graduate, Claremont McKenna College
  • Early career in education, mentoring students and supporting children with special needs (per campaign)
  • Grew up in a military family that experienced homelessness (per campaign)
  • Raising two sons in North Texas with her husband (per campaign)
Experience
  • HUD Regional Administrator (appointed by President Joe Biden, 2022); worked across five states (per campaign)
  • Democratic nominee, U.S. House District 24 (2020); lost the general election to Beth Van Duyne
  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD trustee, at-large (elected 2017; left office December 5, 2019)
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
Top priorities
  • "I'll work to make housing more affordable, invest in infrastructure that keeps pace with our growth, and ensure county government is transparent, accountable, and focused on the people it serves."
  • Campaign issue heading: "Affordable Housing & Healthcare"
  • Campaign issue heading: "Smart Infrastructure & Transportation"
  • Campaign issue heading: "Transparent & Accountable Government"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: she believes "public decisions should be made transparently, taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely"
  • Growth and infrastructure: "Denton County is growing quickly, but families deserve more than growth." Says she will "invest in infrastructure that keeps pace with our growth"
  • 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
  • North Texas Area Labor Federation
  • Blue Horizon Texas PAC

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