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Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2

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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.

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.

David McDonald

Republican

McDonald is a retired Austin police officer and transportation consultant who served on the Leander City Council from 2022 to 2025, per the Austin American-Statesman. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David McDonald.

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Candidate roster from official Williamson County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-04. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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