County

Harrison 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.

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Chad Graff

Republican

Cattle operation owner; former county collections director

The gist

Pledges to fully fund law enforcement, fire and EMS
Proposes improving county road repair and construction
Proposes more accessible, affordable dump sites
Supports continuing the countywide broadband initiative
Proposes county partnerships with local cities
Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner

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Pledges to fully fund law enforcement, fire and EMS
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“to fully fund the law, fire and emergency services departments which ensure the safety of county residents”
Proposes improving county road repair and construction
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to look at ways to build upon what is already being done to improve road repair and construction for all county residents”
Proposes more accessible, affordable dump sites
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to make dump sites more accessible and affordable”
Supports continuing the countywide broadband initiative
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“I want to help ensure that the countywide broadband initiative continues and serves as many residents as possible.”
Proposes county partnerships with local cities
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“his aim would be to establish mutually beneficial partnerships between the county and local municipalities”
Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner
Marshall native Chad Graff seeks Pct. 2 commissioner seat as Republican
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“Graff said he would best represent or serve constituents by serving as a full-time commissioner.”

Zephaniah Timmins

DemocraticIncumbent

Harrison County commissioner, Precinct 2

The gist

Supports keeping the county tax rate low
Supported adding $2 million for county road maintenance
Supported a County Assistance District for road funding
Supported courthouse remodeling and a county vehicle lease policy
Pledges to strengthen public safety and road safety

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Supports keeping the county tax rate low
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“the county has been able to maintain one of the lowest tax rates in the state, even lowering it by a penny this fiscal year”
Supported adding $2 million for county road maintenance
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“adding an additional $2 million to the road and bridge department budget for improvements”
Supported a County Assistance District for road funding
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“We failed in trying to get the County Assistance District passed, which would have put maybe somewhere between $7 (million) and $10 million”
Supported courthouse remodeling and a county vehicle lease policy
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“implementing a new vehicle lease policy that saves taxpayers' money while updating the county fleet”
Pledges to strengthen public safety and road safety
Timmins seeks fourth term as Pct. 2 Harrison County commissioner
News coverage · Marshall News Messenger · Feb 18, 2026 · marshallnewsmessenger.com
“We will continue to work on safe roads for travel throughout the county, strengthen public safety, promote economic development, and expand community services.”

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