Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 · Texas 2026 General Election

Candace Valenzuela

Democratic

Former HUD regional administrator

The gist

Pledges to expand access to affordable housing.
Pledges to expand access to affordable healthcare.
Supports long-term road and transportation planning to reduce congestion.
Pledges transparent county decisions and careful spending.

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Pledges to expand access to affordable housing.
Affordable Housing & Healthcare
Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com
“Candace will work to expand access to affordable housing and quality healthcare so more families can afford to live and thrive in Denton County.”
Pledges to expand access to affordable healthcare.
Affordable Housing & Healthcare
Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com
“Working families shouldn't have to choose between paying the bills and getting the care they need.”
Supports long-term road and transportation planning to reduce congestion.
Smart Infrastructure & Transportation
Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com
“Candace will support smart, long-term planning that reduces congestion and prepares Denton County for the future”
Pledges transparent county decisions and careful spending.
Transparent & Accountable Government
Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com
“Candace believes public decisions should be made transparently, taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely”

Kevin Falconer

RepublicanIncumbent

Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2; architect · Carrollton

The gist

Pledges to keep lowering county taxes each year.
Supports resources for the Sheriff's Office and behavioral health services.
Supports infrastructure investment to reduce traffic congestion.
Supports economic development aimed at high-paying jobs.
Pledges to cut red tape and oppose wasteful spending.

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Pledges to keep lowering county taxes each year.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for the Denton County Commission Precinct 2 seat
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“Reduce taxes: Continue lowering taxes each year I serve.”
Supports resources for the Sheriff's Office and behavioral health services.
Priorities – Kevin Falconer
Campaign website · Kevin Falconer Campaign · votefalconer.com
“consistently voting to ensure the Sheriff's department has the resources and support it needs to protect our neighborhoods”
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for the Denton County Commission Precinct 2 seat
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“Focus on public safety: Continue to improve police, fire and behavioral health services.”
Supports infrastructure investment to reduce traffic congestion.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for the Denton County Commission Precinct 2 seat
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will invest in city and county infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion”
Supports economic development aimed at high-paying jobs.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for the Denton County Commission Precinct 2 seat
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“promote economic development that creates high-paying jobs and eases taxpayers' burden”
Pledges to cut red tape and oppose wasteful spending.
Priorities – Kevin Falconer
Campaign website · Kevin Falconer Campaign · votefalconer.com
“Kevin is fighting to keep Denton County affordable by cutting unnecessary red tape and consistently voting against wasteful spending.”