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Harris County Commissioner Candidates 2026
Two Democrats and two Republicans vie for Harris County commissioner seats in 2026 election.
In brief
Two Democrats and two Republicans vie for Harris County commissioner seats in 2026 election. Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones seek reelection as Harris County commissioners amid infrastructure and flood control debates. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Harris County Commissioners
Harris County commissioners Lesley Briones and Adrian Garcia seek reelection as two Republican challengers aim to unseat them.
Precinct 2 Race
Adrian Garcia, a Democrat, represents Precinct 2 since 2018 and faces Republican challenger Richard Vega.
Richard Vega
Vega, a pastor and u.s. army veteran, previously sued Garcia for alleged resignation from office in 2023.
Adrian Garcia's Background
Garcia was a Houston city council member from 2004 to 2008 and served as Harris County sheriff until 2015.
Garcia's Focus
Garcia emphasizes infrastructure, flood control, healthcare access and combating policies from Trump and Abbott administrations.
Precinct 4 Race
Lesley Briones, a Democrat, represents Precinct 4 and faces Republican challenger Steve Radack.
Steve Radack
Radack served as Precinct 3 commissioner for 32 years before retiring in 2020 and returning to run in 2026.
Briones' Background
Briones was appointed civil court judge in 2019 and flipped her seat after 2021 redistricting.
Briones' Achievements
Briones provided direct relief to 20,000 families without power after Hurricane Beryl and expanded healthcare access.
Radack's Policy
Radack focuses on fiscal responsibility and balancing the county budget amid rising property taxes.
2026 Election Context
Voting in commissioners' races is limited to residents within each precinct, which serves about 1.2 million people.
What it means
Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones seek reelection as Harris County commissioners amid infrastructure and flood control debates.
