Who is running for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Harris 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 | Richard VegaRepublican | Adrian GarciaDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes | Hold them about steadySaid · medium | Allow increases when needed for schools, police and roadsVoted · medium |
| Policing and crime | No public position | More police, with a focus on repeat offendersSaid · medium |
Richard Vega
RepublicanPrivate citizen
Richard Vega is a Houston native, U.S. Army veteran, businessman, pastor and nonprofit founder who lives in Precinct 21. He was a 2022 candidate and won the 2026 Republican primary with about 60 percent2. He is the Republican nominee for Precinct 2 commissioner3.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesHold them about steadymedium
Said · medium confidence- Speaking at a Harris County Republican Party press conference before the 2026 tax vote, he said the proposed increase would affect everyone and that working people "are being taxed out of our homes." (2026-09) source
- In a 2026 candidate Q&A he said families "need relief, not more burdens" and that taxpayers deserve to know where their money goes. (2026-09) source
No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Adrian Garcia
Democrat · IncumbentHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Adrian Garcia has been Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2 since January 20191. He was a Houston police officer for 23 years, a Houston City Council member from 2004 to 2009, and Harris County Sheriff from 2009 to 20151. He is the Democratic nominee seeking re-election102.
Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesAllow increases when needed for schools, police and roadsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- On Sept. 8, 2026 he voted for a 67-cent county tax rate, the highest in modern county history, after his motion for a slightly lower rate that would cost the average homeowner about $24 less failed; he said he felt forced to support it to avoid shutting down essential services. (2026-09-08) source
- On Sept. 17, 2026 he joined the 3-1 vote adopting the 7.6 percent tax rate increase and the county budget. (2026-09-17) source
- His campaign says he cut property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities so that an average-priced homestead owes no county property tax, and that in 2025 he cut spending rather than raise taxes. (2026) source
Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offendersmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign says he created the VIPER task force to keep repeat violent offenders off the streets and clear outstanding warrants, and expanded the HART program so mental health professionals respond to crises and officers can focus on violent crime. (2026) source
- On May 22, 2025 he voted with Commissioners Ramsey and Briones to give all county law enforcement pay parity with Houston police; the motion passed 3-2. (2025-05-22) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- At a September 2026 LULAC event he said the legal immigration process can take up to 20 years, that the economy is calling for workers, and that Congress should create a more fluid system "so people can come here the right way." (2026-09-12) source
No public position found on: AI data centers, 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.