Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2

One candidate is tracked for Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David McDonald. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 Republican primary result: none of the three candidates won a majority (David McDonald 46.13%, Jeff Mayes 29.46%, Rupal Chaudhari 24.42%), sending McDonald and Mayes to a May 26 runoff, per the county's official primary canvass. McDonald won the runoff 63.1%-36.9%, per the county's official runoff canvass. No Democrat filed for the seat, so McDonald is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open; longtime commissioner Cynthia Long did not seek re-election.

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.

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David McDonald

Republican

Top priorities

Public safety and emergency response
Infrastructure planning and development
Support for local businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David McDonald is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a retired Austin Police officer with more than 31 years in public safety, per his campaign site. He serves on Leander City Council and has lived in Williamson County for more than 28 years, per the same source. His campaign cites experience in disaster response, including floods, wildfires and winter storms.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David McDonald, full profile Official Texas election office