Who is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 (Dallas County Commissioners Precinct 2, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Dallas County Commissioners Precinct 2.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Andy SommermanDemocrat | Barry WernickRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes | Allow increases when needed for schools, police and roadsVoted · medium | Hold them about steadySaid · low |
Andy Sommerman
Democrat · IncumbentDallas County Commissioner, District 2
Andy Sommerman (Andrew Sommerman on some listings) is the Dallas County Commissioner for District 2 and is seeking reelection12. His county biography lists workforce housing, affordable child care, opening deflection centers to reduce the jail population, and homelessness services among his priorities1. On August 11, 2026 he moved the orders that adopted the FY2027 tax rate and called the November tax rate election34.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesAllow increases when needed for schools, police and roadsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Moved Court Order 2026-0878, which adopted the FY2027 county tax rate, and voted in favor; the vote was 3 to 2. (2026-08-11) source
- Moved Court Order 2026-0879, calling a November 3, 2026 election on a tax rate above the voter-approval rate to fund programs that reduce homelessness, expand mental health treatment and support stable housing, and voted in favor; the vote was 3 to 2. (2026-08-11) source
- Said homelessness is the community's challenge and together it can become the community's triumph. (2026-08-11) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Barry Wernick
RepublicanAttorney, mediator and arbitrator
Barry Wernick is a Dallas attorney, mediator and arbitrator who has served as a precinct chair and election judge1. He lost the 2024 Republican primary for Texas House District 108 by 523 votes and requested a hand recount, which did not change the result2. He is the Republican nominee for Dallas County Commissioner, District 22.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesHold them about steadylow
Said · low confidence- His campaign home page says of the county tax increase "We can't afford it" and urges a No vote on Prop A, the county tax measure on the November ballot. (2026) source
- Told The Dallas Express he criticized the August 2026 county tax increase and argued residents are already struggling with rising costs. (2026-09-06) source
- His site says property taxes and county spending need responsible budgeting that eliminates unnecessary waste and explores every opportunity to provide relief where possible. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.