Chad Graff
Candidate for Harrison County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Background
- Occupation
- Cattle operation owner; former county collections director
He was Harrison County's first director of criminal collections from 1994, later ran collections programs in Lubbock and Smith counties and was a regional collection specialist for the state Office of Court Administration. He owns a small cow/calf operation and ran for this seat in 2022.
Photo: Marshall News Messenger
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to fully fund law enforcement, fire and EMS
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“to fully fund the law, fire and emergency services departments which ensure the safety of county residents”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes improving county road repair and construction
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to look at ways to build upon what is already being done to improve road repair and construction for all county residents”
Supports continuing the countywide broadband initiative
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to help ensure that the countywide broadband initiative continues and serves as many residents as possible.”
Environment & parks
Proposes more accessible, affordable dump sites
He also wants probation community-service programs to help clean county roads.
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to make dump sites more accessible and affordable”
Government & transparency
Proposes county partnerships with local cities
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“his aim would be to establish mutually beneficial partnerships between the county and local municipalities”
Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner
ReportMarshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as RepublicanNews coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“Graff said he would best represent or serve constituents by serving as a full-time commissioner.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chad Graff on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Sample Ballots from Six Categories, November 3, 2026 (ballot styles 1–6 and precinct lists)
Election filing · Harrison County Elections Office · harrisoncountytexas.gov
- 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Harrison County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (county offices, Harrison County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
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