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Denton 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 and services.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Housing

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Candace ValenzuelaDemocratic

    • Supports long-term road and transportation planning to reduce congestion.
  • Kevin FalconerRepublican

    • Supports infrastructure investment to reduce traffic congestion.

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Candace ValenzuelaDemocratic

    • Pledges transparent county decisions and careful spending.
  • Kevin FalconerRepublican

    • Pledges to cut red tape and oppose wasteful spending.

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