Brazos County, Texas

Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4

2 candidates are tracked for Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter Michelena and Wanda J. Watson. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Peter Michelena won the Republican nomination outright over Andre P. Malone, 64.98%-35.02%, and incumbent Wanda J. Watson won the Democratic nomination outright over Prentiss E. Madison Sr., 73.18%-26.82%; they meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary canvass.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Wanda J. Watson, is on the ballot.

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Peter Michelena

Republican

Top priorities

Fiscal responsibility with county tax dollars
Manage roads, drainage and facilities alongside growth
Direct engagement and transparency with constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michelena is a Marine Corps veteran and a City of Bryan building inspector with a background in construction and field engineering, per the campaign site. Michelena serves as quartermaster and chief finance officer for VFW Post 4692 and graduated from Texas A&M in 2016 with a degree in manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, per the campaign site.

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Wanda J. Watson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Improve roads and bridges to enhance county connectivity
Pursue lower taxes and development that brings good-paying jobs
Expand access to quality healthcare and mental health resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Watson is the sitting Precinct 4 commissioner who spent 32 years at Texas A&M University, retiring in 2016 as an admissions director at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Brazos 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.

How do I see my exact Brazos County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Brazos County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brazos County Clerk Brazos County Treasurer Judge, Brazos County Court at Law No. 1 See all 21 Brazos County races

Candidate profiles

Peter Michelena, full profile Wanda J. Watson, full profile Official Texas election office