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Dallas County Commissioner

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

CandidatesCompare by issue

Barry Wernick

Republican

Attorney, mediator and arbitrator

The gist

  • Supports reducing the commissioners court's reliance on closed sessions.
  • Supports thorough, forensic-level reviews of county spending.
  • Supports justice programs that reduce recidivism.
  • Supports fully auditable results for every race and ballot.
  • Supports partnering with faith-based and nonprofit groups on homelessness.
  • Opposes unnecessary government mandates on children's health and education.
More about Barry
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  1. Supports reducing the commissioners court's reliance on closed sessions.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “reducing reliance on closed sessions when possible”

  2. Supports thorough, forensic-level reviews of county spending.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “I support conducting thorough reviews of county expenditures—including forensic-level scrutiny when warranted”

  3. Supports justice programs that reduce recidivism.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “supporting programs that reduce recidivism, address mental health and substance use challenges, and promote fair outcomes”

  4. Supports fully auditable results for every race and ballot.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “We must secure our elections with fully auditable results for every race and every ballot.”

  5. Supports partnering with faith-based and nonprofit groups on homelessness.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “I support collaborating with nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations to address challenges like homelessness and substance use disorders.”

  6. Opposes unnecessary government mandates on children's health and education.

    Barry Wernick: The Common-Sense Candidate for Dallas County Commissioner

    Campaign website · Wernick for Texas · wernickfortexas.com

    “families should have the freedom to make decisions about their children's health and education without unnecessary government mandates”

Andy Sommerman

DemocraticIncumbent

Dallas County Commissioner; attorney

The gist

  • Pledges efficient, effective use of county taxpayer dollars.
  • Pledges to improve the efficiency and quality of county services.
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  1. Pledges efficient, effective use of county taxpayer dollars.

    Andrew Sommerman for Commissioner

    Campaign website · Andrew Sommerman Campaign · sommermanforcommissioner.com

    “He will work to make sure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.”

  2. Pledges to improve the efficiency and quality of county services.

    Andrew Sommerman for Commissioner

    Campaign website · Andrew Sommerman Campaign · sommermanforcommissioner.com

    “he will look to improve efficiency and quality of service”

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