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El Paso 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 members of the commissioners court, which with the county judge sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads and services.

Taxes & budget

  • Matt SistrunkRepublican

    • Pledges never to vote to increase taxes.
    • Opposes issuing certificates of obligation without voter approval.
  • Miguel (Mike) TeranDemocratic

    • Pledges budget discipline and oversight on Commissioners Court.

Housing

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Matt SistrunkRepublican

    • Pledges to prioritize repair and maintenance of county roads.
  • Miguel (Mike) TeranDemocratic

    • Pledges to keep county bond projects on budget and schedule.

Government & transparency

  • Matt SistrunkRepublican

    • Proposes a structural audit of county spending.
    • Pledges never to vote to raise his own salary.
  • Miguel (Mike) TeranDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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