Bell County, Texas

Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4

2 candidates are tracked for Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Emmons and Ernest Wilkerson. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Curtis Emmons was unopposed for the Republican nomination; Ernest Wilkerson won the Democratic nomination with 64.8 percent over incumbent Commissioner Louie Minor. Emmons and Wilkerson meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Bell County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Curtis Emmons

Republican

Top priorities

Stronger law enforcement coordination for public safety
A proactive, long-term road infrastructure plan
Reducing regulation on home and business construction

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Emmons is a third-generation owner of B.A. Emmons Homes, a Central Texas construction company operating for more than 50 years, and holds a Master Builder certification, per the campaign site. Emmons has expanded the family business into consulting, commercial construction, and land development, and has served as president of the Central Texas Home Builders Association, per the campaign site.

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Ernest Wilkerson

Democratic

Top priorities

Infrastructure improvements
Economic growth and small-business support
Funding for western Bell County community needs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wilkerson is a military veteran and former state employee who served four terms on the Killeen City Council beginning in 2001 and is a vice president of the Killeen Economic Development Corporation, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in 2026?

When is the Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Bell County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Curtis Emmons, full profile Ernest Wilkerson, full profile Official Texas election office