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Democrat Julie Holmer wins Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 seat

Democrat Julie Holmer won the Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 election with 56,177 votes (53.3%), defeating Republican Shelby Williams who received 49,198 votes (46.7%). In a separate race, Democrat Nydia Cárdenas won the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 seat with 89,039 votes (51.80%), unseating Republican incumbent Manny Ramirez who received 82,839 votes (48.20%).

Where
Collin County and Tarrant County, Texas
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Collin Tarrant

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Julie HolmerDemocratic candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4
  • Shelby WilliamsRepublican candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4
  • Nydia CárdenasDemocratic candidate for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4
  • Manny RamirezRepublican incumbent for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4

The facts

  • Julie Holmer won Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 with 56,177 votes, or 53.3%.1
  • Shelby Williams received 49,198 votes, or 46.7%, in Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 race.1
  • Holmer will replace Duncan Webb, who served since 2011.1
  • Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 represents Plano, Allen, and parts of Carrollton and Dallas.1
  • Nydia Cárdenas won Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 with 89,039 votes, or 51.80%.2
  • Manny Ramirez received 82,839 votes, or 48.20%, in the Tarrant County Precinct 4 race.2
  • Ramirez was seeking a second term as Tarrant County Commissioner.2
  • During early voting Oct. 19-30, 374,250 Collin County residents voted, representing 46.8% of registered voters.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Nydia Cárdenas Campaign was centered on community from the beginning.2
  • Manny Ramirez Campaign focused on public safety, road infrastructure, transportation, affordability and tax relief.2
  • Nydia Cárdenas Campaign focused on expanding mental health care, property tax reform, childcare resources, affordability and jail accountability.2

How they headlined it

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  • Julie Holmer leads Shelby Williams in Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 race

    Community Impact

  • Cárdenas unseats incumbent Ramirez in race for Tarrant County Precinct 4 commissioner

    Fort Worth Report

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  1. Julie Holmer leads Shelby Williams in Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 race Community Impact Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Cárdenas unseats incumbent Ramirez in race for Tarrant County Precinct 4 commissioner Fort Worth Report Not rated, November 4, 2026

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