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Denton County, Texas

Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Falconer and Candace Valenzuela. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Kevin Falconer was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Candace Valenzuela was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary candidate list.

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, Kevin Falconer, is on the ballot.

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Kevin Falconer

Kevin Falconer

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Cutting the county tax burden
  • Strengthening public safety
  • Reducing traffic congestion

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kevin Falconer is the incumbent Denton County Commissioner for Precinct 2, having assumed office January 1, 2023, per the county's official biography page. His campaign site describes him as a businessman and public servant born and raised in North Texas.

Candace Valenzuela

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding affordable housing options
  • Investing in smart infrastructure
  • Making county government more accountable

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Candace Valenzuela is a former local school board trustee who served as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Region VI Regional Administrator from March 2022 to 2025, per her LegiStorm biography. She previously worked as an educator before entering public service. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Falconer and Candace Valenzuela. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2 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 Denton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Denton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kevin Falconer, full profileCandace Valenzuela, full profileOfficial Texas election office