Incumbent Chris Hill faced former Plano City Council member Rick Grady in the GOP primary Tuesday for Collin County judge, the county’s chief executive.
Both candidates said that they would manage the county’s rapid growth while spending money judiciously.
Hill, first elected judge in 2018 after serving on the Commissioners Court, touted his opposition to tax increases and support for long-term transportation plans.
He outraised Grady and secured endorsements from state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas GOP Chair Abraham George.
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Grady said his government experience on the Plano council and other city boards makes him better suited to manage rapid growth.
Democrat John R. “Buster” Brown was unopposed in his party’s primary.
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Woody Huffines, left, and Shelby Williams are competing in the Republican primary for Collin County Commissioner in Precinct 4.
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Republicans Woody Huffines and Shelby Williams faced off for an open seat on the Collin County Commissioners Court after incumbent Duncan Webb decided not to run again.
Williams, a former Plano City Council member and past Collin County GOP chair, said his priorities include securing water and energy supplies and expanding infrastructure in the fast-growing precinct.
Huffines, a construction consultant, said he would bring a business-minded approach to managing the county budget and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Democrat Julie Holmer ran unopposed. The precinct covers parts of Plano, Allen and Dallas.