County
County Commissioner, Jackson County
District 02
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.
Residency district: every voter in the county votes for this seat (the district is where the member must live; State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Public safety
Sean BridgersDemocratic
- Opposes Flock surveillance cameras
John W. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Sean BridgersDemocratic
No documented position found.
John W. SmithRepublican
- Supports free breakfast and lunch for every public school student
- Supports building a new middle school with a state grant
- Supported bringing an Army JROTC program to county schools
- Voted against a $105 million school bond referendumIn office
Housing
Sean BridgersDemocratic
- Proposes encouraging owners of empty homes to rent long-term
John W. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Sean BridgersDemocratic
No documented position found.
John W. SmithRepublican
- Supports recruiting new industry and skilled trades
Environment & parks
Sean BridgersDemocratic
- Supports environmental protection as a tourism economic driver
John W. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Sean BridgersDemocratic
- Supports higher pay for teachers, deputies and first responders
- Supports restoring public access to library community rooms
John W. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.