County
Harris 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 elected by precinct to the Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees roads and other county services.
Taxes & budget
Richard VegaRepublican
- Supports showing taxpayers where county money goes.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Supports property tax cuts for seniors and people with disabilities.
Public safety
Richard VegaRepublican
- Pledges to support law enforcement and first responders.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Led creation of the VIPER task force on violent offenders.
Housing
Richard VegaRepublican
No documented position found.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Supports building more housing families can afford.
Economy & jobs
Richard VegaRepublican
No documented position found.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Supports funding a nonprofit grocery store to lower food costs.
Roads & infrastructure
Richard VegaRepublican
- Pledges to improve drainage and speed flood-control projects.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Secured more than $500 million for flood control projects.
Environment & parks
Richard VegaRepublican
No documented position found.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Supports reducing toxic pollution along the Ship Channel.
Health & human services
Richard VegaRepublican
No documented position found.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
- Supports expanding the county's mobile health clinics.
Government & transparency
Richard VegaRepublican
- Pledges town halls and advisory groups for resident input.
Adrian GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.