Harris County, Texas

Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2

2 candidates are tracked for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrian Garcia and Richard Vega. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

A petition to the Texas Supreme Court over the seat is pending, per Houston Public Media.

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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Adrian Garcia, is on the ballot.

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Adrian Garcia

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Making life more affordable in Harris County
Flood protection through drainage maintenance and flood control investment
Public safety, including a task force targeting repeat violent offenders and mental health crisis response

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Adrian Garcia is the sitting Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2, completing his second term after 23 years as a Houston police officer, service on Houston City Council, and a tenure as Harris County Sheriff, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Richard Vega

Republican

Top priorities

Public safety
Flood control and infrastructure
Fiscal responsibility

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard Vega is a Houston native, U.S. Army veteran, businessman, and pastor who co-founded a charitable water initiative called Justin's Well, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Harris 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 Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Harris County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 See all 50 Harris County races

Candidate profiles

Adrian Garcia, full profile Richard Vega, full profile Official Texas election office