Who is running for County Commissioner Precinct 4 (Tarrant County Commissioners Precinct 4, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Tarrant County Commissioners Precinct 4.
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.
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Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Manny RamirezRepublican | Nydia CardenasDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Policing and crime | No single answer fits; see evidence | Shift some police funding to mental health and social servicesQuestionnaire answer · low |
Manny Ramirez
Republican · IncumbentCommissioner, Tarrant County Precinct 4
Manny Ramirez is the sitting Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 41 and has held the seat since 20232. He was a Fort Worth police officer for 15 years and previously served as the department's union president2. He faces Democrat Nydia Cardenas on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.
Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says that as commissioner he has ensured the Sheriff and District Attorney have the resources they need and has provided investments in training and personnel resources for the sheriff's office. (2026) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says that as commissioner he has ensured the Sheriff has every resource necessary to assist federal law enforcement agencies. (2026) source
RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- The official court order adopting the 2025 commissioner precinct map (Map Option 7) shows he seconded the motion and that it passed 3 votes to 2. (2025-06-03) source
- The Fort Worth Report quoted him saying the redistricting process is partisan by nature: "In a perfect world, it may not be. But it is political." (2025-06-03) source
No public position found on: AI data centers, Property taxes, Election rules, Judges, Death penalty.
Nydia Cardenas
DemocratLeadership coach and organizational development consultant
Nydia Cardenas is a leadership coach who has spoken often at Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings, including against the county's redistricting and the sheriff's partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement1. She is the Democratic nominee for Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 4, challenging incumbent Manny Ramirez21. In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said she would require infrastructure to be funded before major development is approved and cited concerns about a proposed data center near Saginaw3.
Where they stand 6 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeShift some police funding to mental health and social serviceslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said she would push for independent jail oversight, transparency on in-custody deaths, a public defender's office, and shifting resources from youth incarceration to prevention and community-based programs. (2026-02-16) source
AI data centersNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said large data centers strain water and energy resources, receive significant tax abatements that shift long-term costs onto residents, and that she would require infrastructure to be funded before major development is approved and demand transparency and public benefit when developers seek incentives. (2026-02-16) source
Property taxesNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said she would fight for property tax reform that protects homeowners, advocate at the state level for appraisal reform, and maximize homestead exemptions, and that simply cutting the county tax rate does not solve rising valuations. (2026-02-16) source
Election rulesNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said accessible voting should not be cut for savings and called for accessible polling locations, adequate staffing and removing barriers to participation. (2026-02-16) source
RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a Fort Worth Report questionnaire she said she organized community efforts opposing county redistricting. (2026-02-16) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- The Fort Worth Report reported that she has been a frequent speaker at Commissioners Court meetings advocating against the sheriff's partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2026-05-31) source
No public position found on: Judges, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.