Democrat Jared Williams defeated Republican Tony Tinderholt in the race for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 2. Williams' victory gives Democrats a 3-2 majority on the commissioners court, and Precinct 4 was on track to flip as well, creating a potential 4-1 Democrat majority.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Annual salary for Tarrant County Commissioners$227,234.802Who pays or receives it: Tarrant County
Who's involved
Jared WilliamsDemocrat candidate, former Fort Worth City Council member
Tony TinderholtRepublican candidate, Texas House member
Alisa SimmonsDemocrat who won Tarrant County judge seat
The facts
With 190 of 223 polling sites reporting, Williams received 96,925 votes (55.25%) and Tinderholt received 78,512 votes (44.75%).2
Williams is 36 years old and resigned from Fort Worth City Council after four years representing southwest Fort Worth and Como.2
Tinderholt is 56 years old and represented Texas House District 94 for 12 years before stepping down.2
The Precinct 2 seat has been Democratic-held since 2019 and covers portions of Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth and other areas.2
Republican commissioners redrew Precinct 2 boundaries last year to make the seat easier for GOP candidates to win.2
Critics accused Republican commissioners of racially gerrymandering the county by packing Black and brown voters into Precinct 1.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Jared Williams campaign Focused on lowering cost of living, ensuring excellent county services, protecting right to vote and to address officials.2
Tony Tinderholt campaign Priorities included lowering property taxes, fully funding law enforcement, eliminating waste fraud and abuse, and supporting economic growth and election integrity.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Jared Williams ahead in Tarrant County Precinct 2 race over Tony Tinderholt
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