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Bexar County Commissioner

Precinct 2

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner represents one of four precincts on the Commissioners Court, which runs county government and sets the county budget and tax rate.

Taxes & budget

  • David Sherwood HillRepublican

    • Proposes a multi-year budget without one-time money for ongoing costs.
  • Justin RodriguezDemocratic

    • Supports multi-year budget planning before pandemic funds end.

Public safety

  • David Sherwood HillRepublican

    • Supports strong law enforcement and common-sense safety policies.
  • Justin RodriguezDemocratic

    • Supports treating public safety as broader than law enforcement.

Economy & jobs

  • David Sherwood HillRepublican

    • Supports financially responsible downtown development districts.
  • Justin RodriguezDemocratic

    • Supports downtown projects only if they deliver public value.

Environment & parks

  • David Sherwood HillRepublican

    • Proposes flood work measured by fewer rescues and closures.
  • Justin RodriguezDemocratic

    • Supports the county's $21 million flood warning system expansion.

Government & transparency

  • David Sherwood HillRepublican

    • Proposes running county government with clear priorities and accountability.
  • Justin RodriguezDemocratic

    • Supports secure, transparent and convenient elections.

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; 5 issues covered in this race.