Tarrant County
County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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
Open in the full comparison: Tarrant County