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Kaufman County Commissioner

Precinct 2

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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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Shree Henderson

Democratic

Social worker

The gist

  • Supports planned growth that preserves community character
  • Supports first responders and neighborhood safety
  • Supports investing in roads to reduce congestion
  • Pledges transparent, accountable management of taxpayer dollars
  • Pledges open and accessible county government
More about Shree
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  1. Supports planned growth that preserves community character

    Elect Shree Henderson | Kaufman County Commissioner

    Campaign website · shreehendersonforcommissioner.com

    “I will work to balance new opportunities with preserving the character, safety, and quality of life that make our communities special.”

  2. Supports first responders and neighborhood safety

    Elect Shree Henderson | Kaufman County Commissioner

    Campaign website · shreehendersonforcommissioner.com

    “Protecting our families and neighborhoods will always be a top priority.”

  3. Supports investing in roads to reduce congestion

    Elect Shree Henderson | Kaufman County Commissioner

    Campaign website · shreehendersonforcommissioner.com

    “I will advocate for smart investments that improve transportation, reduce congestion, and prepare our county for the future.”

  4. Pledges transparent, accountable management of taxpayer dollars

    Elect Shree Henderson | Kaufman County Commissioner

    Campaign website · shreehendersonforcommissioner.com

    “Taxpayer dollars should be managed with transparency, accountability, and common sense.”

  5. Pledges open and accessible county government

    Elect Shree Henderson | Kaufman County Commissioner

    Campaign website · shreehendersonforcommissioner.com

    “The people of Kaufman County deserve a government that is open, honest, and accessible.”

Skeet Phillips

RepublicanIncumbent

County commissioner, Pct. 2

The gist

  • Supports responsible budgeting of county taxpayer dollars
  • Secured funding to advance major Precinct 2 road projects
  • Supports new public safety facilities, including a sheriff substation
More about Skeet
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  1. Supports responsible budgeting of county taxpayer dollars

    Skeet Phillips For Commissioner – Re-Elect Skeet Phillips

    Campaign website · skeetphillips.com

    “As commissioner, he has focused on roads, public safety, responsible budgeting and delivering results for Precinct 2.”

  2. Secured funding to advance major Precinct 2 road projects

    Skeet Phillips For Commissioner – Re-Elect Skeet Phillips

    Campaign website · skeetphillips.com

    “helped move major road projects forward by securing funding for engineering,”

  3. Supports new public safety facilities, including a sheriff substation

    Skeet Phillips For Commissioner – Re-Elect Skeet Phillips

    Campaign website · skeetphillips.com

    “helped deliver new public safety facilities, including a Sheriff”

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