Wise County, Texas

Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 4

One candidate is tracked for Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Colby Shawn. Candidate information follows official Wise County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Colby Shawn filed unopposed for re-election and faces no November opponent, per the county's official election materials.

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, Colby Shawn, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Colby Shawn

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Long-term road and infrastructure maintenance planning
Expanding emergency response capabilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Colby Shawn is the sitting Wise County Commissioner for Precinct 4, running for re-election, per his campaign site. As Commissioner he supported deployment of a countywide flood-sensor network at low-water crossings, the purchase of a marine emergency-response unit, a new EMS station in Alvord, and a countywide digital radio system for law enforcement, fire and EMS communication, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in 2026?

When is the Wise County Commissioner, Precinct 4 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 Wise 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 Wise County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Wise County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Wise County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Wise County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 See all 13 Wise County races

Candidate profiles

Colby Shawn, full profile Official Texas election office