Barry Wernick is originally from the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations and linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and law degree from the SMU Dedman School of Law.

Barry currently works as a private mediator and arbitrator. He previously worked as an attorney.

"Barry Wernick's campaign for the Dallas County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 2 is his first run for that office. He previously ran for Dallas City Council in 2021 and did not win."

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Barry previously ran for Dallas City Council, District 11, in 2021 and 2023, but did not win.

Supports increasing the homestead exemption, but believes that to eliminate property taxes, there must be a focus on "compressing" taxes and limiting county spending.

Opposes County Commissioners Court issuing vaccine and mask mandates and closing businesses.

Supports eliminating property taxes and limiting the growth of spending by reducing the size of government.

- Supports increasing the homestead exemption, but believes that to eliminate property taxes, there must be a focus on "compressing" taxes and limiting county spending.
- Opposes County Commissioners Court issuing vaccine and mask mandates and closing businesses.
- Supports eliminating property taxes and limiting the growth of spending by reducing the size of government.

Economy

Opposes "woke policies" of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental, social, and governance criteria being rewarded in the marketplace and "Marxist" critical race theory being taught in the classroom.

Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

Advocates for accountability and transparency in the use of taxpayer funds for county projects.

- Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- Advocates for accountability and transparency in the use of taxpayer funds for county projects.

Public Services

As of January 22, 2026, Barry Wernick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I would not defund the police. Instead, I would increase funds to the budget, hire more officers, provide them with better training and increase their pay."

Supports hiring more police officers, providing them with better training, and increasing their pay.

Opposes child abuse policies such as gender reassignment surgery for minors and abortion.

Opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors.

Prioritizes stopping illegal entry at the border and supports organizations like Operation Underground Railroad to combat human trafficking.

- Supports hiring more police officers, providing them with better training, and increasing their pay.
- Opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors.
- Opposes access to abortion.
- Prioritizes stopping illegal entry at the border and supports organizations like Operation Underground Railroad to combat human trafficking.

Public Safety

Wants to repair Dallas' current infrastructure to meet its growing service needs.

- Wants to repair Dallas' current infrastructure to meet its growing service needs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Barry Wernick

- Supports increasing the homestead exemption, but believes that to eliminate property taxes, there must be a focus on "compressing" taxes and limiting county spending.
- Believes Dallas County lacks Republican representation in its court, saying, "As a lifelong Conservative Republican, I will be your watchdog providing transparency and accountability to a court that we deserve to have."
- Opposes County Commissioners Court issuing vaccine and mask mandates and closing businesses.
- Supports eliminating property taxes and limiting the growth of spending by reducing the size of government.

- Opposes "woke policies" of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental, social, and governance criteria being rewarded in the marketplace and "Marxist" critical race theory being taught in the classroom.
- Advocates for accountability and transparency in the use of taxpayer funds for county projects.

- Said, "I would not defund the police. Instead, I would increase funds to the budget, hire more officers, provide them with better training and increase their pay."
- Opposes child abuse policies such as gender reassignment surgery for minors and abortion.
- Prioritizes stopping illegal entry at the border and supports organizations like Operation Underground Railroad to combat human trafficking.

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Believes Dallas County lacks Republican representation in its court, saying, "As a lifelong Conservative Republican, I will be your watchdog providing transparency and accountability to a court that we deserve to have."

Blake W. Clemens earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Alboin College. He is married with two children.

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Blake has worked in political consulting for the past 11 years. He previously worked in the financial industry, with a role in Mergers & Acquisitions for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for six years.

Blake W. Clemens's campaign for Dallas County commissioner, District 2, is his first time running for public office.

Blake served as the Mayor Pro Tempore of Addison, Texas, from 2009 to 2015 and lost a 2019 election for the office.

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Reposted a tweet from Elon Musk, which claimed that if "Americans just focus on enjoying... [their] life," they would find that their economic situation is improving.

- Reposted a tweet from Elon Musk, which claimed that if "Americans just focus on enjoying... [their] life," they would find that their economic situation is improving.

As of January 22, 2026, Blake W. Clemens did not have a website or any information online.

Blake W. Clemens

As of January 22, 2026, Blake W. Clemens’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

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Dallas County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

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