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County Commissioner, Marshall County

3rd District

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1
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 3rd District.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Laura McHugh

Democratic

The gist

  • Supports growth that benefits current county residents
  • Supports more help for county residents in need
More about Laura
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  1. Supports growth that benefits current county residents

    Candidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forum

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

    “while she believes the county should grow, it should be beneficial to those already in the area”

  2. Supports more help for county residents in need

    Candidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forum

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

    “McHugh shared her intention to find ways to better support those in need in the community.”

Monti R. Collins

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports making budget management the fiscal court's top duty
More about Monti
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  1. Supports making budget management the fiscal court's top duty

    Candidates share plans and perspectives at Marshall County forum

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

    “the primary responsibility of the fiscal court is to manage the county budget, and an additional priority is to advocate for the county”

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