Ralph E. Caraway Sr.
Democratic
Biography
Caraway is the sitting Smith County Commissioner for Precinct 4 and is seeking re-election unopposed, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Smith County, Texas
Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Smith County, Texas
Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 4
One candidate is tracked for Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph E. Caraway Sr.. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Single-nominee race: Ralph E. Caraway Sr. is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed and no primary contest for this seat was reported among Smith County's contested March 3 races.
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.