County
Dallas 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 with the county judge sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county services.
Taxes & budget
Barry WernickRepublican
- Supports thorough, forensic-level reviews of county spending.
Andy SommermanDemocratic
- Pledges efficient, effective use of county taxpayer dollars.
Education
Barry WernickRepublican
- Opposes unnecessary government mandates on children's health and education.
Andy SommermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Barry WernickRepublican
- Supports partnering with faith-based and nonprofit groups on homelessness.
Andy SommermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Barry WernickRepublican
- Supports reducing the commissioners court's reliance on closed sessions.
- Supports fully auditable results for every race and ballot.
Andy SommermanDemocratic
- Pledges to improve the efficiency and quality of county services.
Courts & justice
Barry WernickRepublican
- Supports justice programs that reduce recidivism.
Andy SommermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
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