Smith County, Texas

Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 2

One candidate is tracked for Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin Luce. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Austin Luce won the Republican nomination outright over Catherine Roots, 53.44%-46.56%; no Democrat filed, so Luce is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph's coverage of the county's 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Smith County › Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Austin Luce

Republican

Top priorities

Managing county growth responsibly while building infrastructure for the future
Keeping property taxes low, drawing on his property tax consultant background
Frequent, visible road maintenance response and constituent accessibility

Per the KLTV news article.

Biography

Austin Luce is a commercial property manager and Texas State Guard member who holds a real estate license and property tax consultant certification, per KLTV. He represents Precinct 2, covering Southeast Tyler, Whitehouse, Chapel Hill, and Troup, per KLTV. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Smith 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.

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Austin Luce, full profile Official Texas election office