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County Commissioner, Marshall County

2nd District

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: One of three county commissioners who, with the county judge/executive, make up the fiscal court, which adopts the county budget, sets tax rates and passes ordinances. Each must live in his or her district but is elected countywide.

Elected countywide; the commissioner must live in the 2nd District.

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Marty R. Barrett

RepublicanIncumbent

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  • Supports extending city water lines in his district
  • Supports further tax cuts without forcing later increases
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  1. Supports extending city water lines in his district

    Candidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forum

    News coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Apr 30, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com

    “Increasing access to city water was among the platforms he campaigned on for his first election.”

  2. Supports further tax cuts without forcing later increases

    GOP candidate forum highlights progress, experience, visions for county

    News coverage · Marshall County Tribune-Courier · Mar 12, 2026 · tribunecourier.com

    “Barrett said he would like to continue to cut taxes”

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