Sherman J. Mumme
Candidate for Uvalde County Commissioner, Precinct 1 (unexpired term)
Background
- Occupation
- Retired
Sherman J. Mumme, a retired certified public accountant, practiced for 45 years and co-owned the Uvalde firm Ellinger and Mumme PC until 2022. He won the May 2026 Republican runoff for the unexpired Precinct 1 term.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting the county budget without reducing services
ReportCandidate announcement: Republican Sherman J. Mumme seeking Pct. 1 commissioner seatNews coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · Feb 15, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
“he would support cutting the budget where feasible without reducing services.”
Economy & jobs
Supports selective recruitment of businesses meeting local needs
ReportCandidate announcement: Republican Sherman J. Mumme seeking Pct. 1 commissioner seatNews coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · Feb 15, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
“He said the county should recruit businesses selectively, focusing on those that meet local needs.”
Government & transparency
Supports voter identification requirements
ReportCandidate announcement: Republican Sherman J. Mumme seeking Pct. 1 commissioner seatNews coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · Feb 15, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
“Mumme said he supports voter identification requirements and would not oppose the use of all paper ballots.”
All sources (5)
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (county and district offices)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (county precinct styles and City of Uvalde styles)
Election filing · Uvalde County Elections Office · uvaldecountyelections.com
- Texas Secretary of State: Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Uvalde County pages)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.texas.gov
- Yeackle, Ortiz secure decisive runoff victories
News coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · May 26, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
- Candidate announcement: Republican Sherman J. Mumme seeking Pct. 1 commissioner seat
News coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · Feb 15, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
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