County

Brazoria County Commissioner

Precinct 2

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

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of four precinct members of the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads.

Candidates Compare by issue

Alfred Froberg

Republican

Retired farmer · Alvin

The gist

Supports public safety as top priority, including drainage and EMS.
Supports local agriculture and infrastructure improvements.
Supports development while preserving the county's history.
Supports closer cooperation with city and state governments.
Pledges open and honest communication with residents.

More about Alfred

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Supports public safety as top priority, including drainage and EMS.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Brazoria County commissioner Precinct 2
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · Sep 25, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Public safety will always be No. 1. This includes drainage, proper development, police/fire/EMS, and safe roads.”
Supports local agriculture and infrastructure improvements.
Alfred Froberg for Brazoria County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Campaign website · alfredfroberg.com
“supporting local agriculture, improving infrastructure, and ensuring fair representation for every resident.”
Supports development while preserving the county's history.
Alfred Froberg for Brazoria County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Campaign website · alfredfroberg.com
“Embracing development all while preserving our county’s rich history.”
Supports closer cooperation with city and state governments.
Alfred Froberg for Brazoria County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Campaign website · alfredfroberg.com
“Erasing Lines by creating effective relationship across border with other city, county, and state entites.”
Pledges open and honest communication with residents.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Brazoria County commissioner Precinct 2
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · Sep 25, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Being open and honest has always been the number one priority of our campaign, and that will continue on into office.”

Carlos Townsend, Sr

Democratic

Software engineer

The gist

Supports making water quality a top priority.
Supports targeted road repairs and better drainage.
Supports ditch and culvert maintenance and regional flood projects.
Supports investing in deputies, firefighters and EMS.
Supports needs-first, transparent county budgeting.
Pledges town hall meetings around the county.

More about Carlos

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Supports making water quality a top priority.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Brazoria County commissioner Precinct 2
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · Sep 25, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“My top two priorities are water quality and infrastructure.”
Supports targeted road repairs and better drainage.
Townsend for County Commissioner: Issues
Campaign website · townsendforbrazoria.com
“Targeted road repairs, smarter scheduling, and better drainage to reduce flooding and protect property.”
Supports ditch and culvert maintenance and regional flood projects.
Townsend for County Commissioner: Issues
Campaign website · townsendforbrazoria.com
“Maintain ditches and culverts, coordinate regional projects, and harden infrastructure for severe weather.”
Supports investing in deputies, firefighters and EMS.
Townsend for County Commissioner: Issues
Campaign website · townsendforbrazoria.com
“Invest in deputies, firefighters, and EMS to keep families safe while supporting those who serve.”
Supports needs-first, transparent county budgeting.
Townsend for County Commissioner: Issues
Campaign website · townsendforbrazoria.com
“Prioritize needs over wants, demand transparency, and protect taxpayers with accountable budgeting.”
Pledges town hall meetings around the county.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Brazoria County commissioner Precinct 2
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · Sep 25, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“As the commissioner, I will host town hall meetings around the county to get input from the county residents.”

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