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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.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Chad GraffRepublican

    • Pledges to fully fund law enforcement, fire and EMS
  • Zephaniah TimminsDemocratic

    • Pledges to strengthen public safety and road safety

Roads & infrastructure

  • Chad GraffRepublican

    • Proposes improving county road repair and construction
    • Supports continuing the countywide broadband initiative
  • Zephaniah TimminsDemocratic

    • Supported adding $2 million for county road maintenance
    • Supported a County Assistance District for road funding

Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Chad GraffRepublican

    • Proposes county partnerships with local cities
    • Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner
  • Zephaniah TimminsDemocratic

    • Supported courthouse remodeling and a county vehicle lease policy

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