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Bowie County, Texas

Bowie County Commissioner, Precinct 2

One candidate is tracked for Bowie County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Whitten. Candidate information follows official Bowie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Tom Whitten

Republican

Biography
Tom Whitten is the sitting Precinct 2 county commissioner, per the Bowie County website.
About this race

Incumbent Tom Whitten won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Jim Brower, 2,885 votes to 1,100 (72.4% to 27.6%, official results), and appears alone on the November 3 sample ballot. Only voters in Precincts 3A, 4B, 5C, 6A, 6B, 10 and 11 vote in this race.

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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Questions about this race

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

One candidate is tracked for Bowie County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Whitten. Candidate information follows official Bowie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Bowie 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 Bowie County ballot?

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Sources
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Bowie County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Bowie County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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