Barry Wernick
Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney, mediator and arbitrator
- Campaign website
- wernickfortexas.com
Attorney, mediator and arbitrator who has worked as an election judge.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports thorough, forensic-level reviews of county spending.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“I support conducting thorough reviews of county expenditures—including forensic-level scrutiny when warranted”
Education
Opposes unnecessary government mandates on children's health and education.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“families should have the freedom to make decisions about their children's health and education without unnecessary government mandates”
Health & human services
Supports partnering with faith-based and nonprofit groups on homelessness.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“I support collaborating with nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations to address challenges like homelessness and substance use disorders.”
Government & transparency
Supports reducing the commissioners court's reliance on closed sessions.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“reducing reliance on closed sessions when possible”
Supports fully auditable results for every race and ballot.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“We must secure our elections with fully auditable results for every race and every ballot.”
Courts & justice
Supports justice programs that reduce recidivism.
ReportBarry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County CommissionerCampaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
“supporting programs that reduce recidivism, address mental health and substance use challenges, and promote fair outcomes”
All sources (3)
- Countywide Sample Ballot, General and Joint Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Dallas County Elections Department · dallascountyvotes.org
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (county and state offices, Dallas County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner
Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com
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