# Harris County Commissioner Candidates 2026

> Two Democrats and two Republicans vie for Harris County commissioner seats in 2026 election.
- Title: Harris County Commissioner Candidates 2026 · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Two Democrats and two Republicans vie for Harris County commissioner seats in 2026 election. Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones seek reelection as Harris…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones seek reelection as Harris County commissioners amid infrastructure and flood control debates.