David McDonald has been married to his wife, Kate, for 22 years, and together they have raised five children. He is an active member of City Reach Church. David has lived in Williamson County for more than 28 years. 

David McDonald has five children with his wife, Kate, and lives in Leander. He is a member of City Reach Church.

David is a member of the Leander City Council. He previously worked as a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT).

David previously worked as a sergeant in the Austin Police Department and as a traffic incident management coordinator for the Texas Department of Transportation. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

David is currently a Leander city council member. He was elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.

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David previously served as a member of the Leander City Council. He served one term from 2022 to 2025.

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

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Supports pay raises for first responders.

Supports increasing first responder collaboration and enhancing emergency management systems.

- Supports pay raises for first responders.
- Supports increasing first responder collaboration and enhancing emergency management systems.

Public Safety

As a city council member, recommended creating a Capital Improvement Project Sub-Committee to prioritize road improvements and other critical projects.

Supports sustainable expansion, property rights, and collaboration to support balanced growth.

- As a city council member, recommended creating a Capital Improvement Project Sub-Committee to prioritize road improvements and other critical projects.
- Supports sustainable expansion, property rights, and collaboration to support balanced growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Jeff Mayes is originally from Central Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in animal science and a Master of Science in agricultural education from Iowa State University.

Jeff is a real estate business owner. He works at his family's real estate business. He previously worked as a teacher.

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Jeff currently works as a commercial real estate broker at Henry Mayes Co, a commercial brokerage and land syndication firm serving the Austin, Travis County, and Williamson County areas. He previously worked as a high school agricultural science teacher.

Jeff Mayes’s campaign for Williamson County Commissioner, District 2, is his first entry into politics.

Jeff’s campaign for Williamson County Commissioner, District 2, is his first entry into politics.

Supports lowering property taxes through fiscal discipline, spending restraint, and transparency in county finances.

- Supports lowering property taxes through fiscal discipline, spending restraint, and transparency in county finances.

Supports maintaining essential county services while improving efficiency, accountability, and transparency in government operations.

- Supports maintaining essential county services while improving efficiency, accountability, and transparency in government operations.

Supports growth and development that strengthens communities without increasing taxes or overwhelming infrastructure.

- Supports growth and development that strengthens communities without increasing taxes or overwhelming infrastructure.

Supports strengthening law enforcement and emergency services, particularly in fast-growing areas.

- Supports strengthening law enforcement and emergency services, particularly in fast-growing areas.

Supports road expansion, infrastructure investment, and responsible planning to keep pace with population growth

- Supports road expansion, infrastructure investment, and responsible planning to keep pace with population growth

Supports protecting natural resources, securing long-term water supplies, and ensuring growth does not threaten future water availability

- Supports protecting natural resources, securing long-term water supplies, and ensuring growth does not threaten future water availability

Jeff Mayes

Jeff Mayes is originally from Central Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in animal science and a Master of Science in agricultural education from Iowa State University. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and has said that his life has been shaped by faith, family, and service.

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

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Rupal Chaudhari is originally from Sidhpur, India. She earned degrees in accounting and economics, a degree from the Company Secretaries of India, and a law degree from St. Mary’s University. She lives with her husband, Sanjay, and their two children near Volente, Texas.

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Rupal currently works as a chief financial officer for Sanjay Enterprises I, LTD and Pecan Park Hospitality LLC. She also works as a self-employed immigration attorney. She previously worked as an accounting manager for Sanjay Enterprises I, LTD.

Rupal Chaudhari previously ran for Travis County Judge in the general election on November 8, 2022, but did not win. In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott appointed her to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board, where she helps oversee pension funds for volunteer first responders across the state.

Rupal previously ran for Travis County Judge in 2022, but did not win. Her campaign for Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 2 is her second run for public office.

Supports limiting government spending, controlling property taxes, and keeping the county affordable

- Supports limiting government spending, controlling property taxes, and keeping the county affordable

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Supports researching alternatives to better serve the unhoused population.

Supports researching alternatives to better serve the unhoused population

- Supports researching alternatives to better serve the unhoused population

Opposes the use of hotels as homeless shelters without community input and supports alternative, non-taxpayer housing solutions

- Opposes the use of hotels as homeless shelters without community input and supports alternative, non-taxpayer housing solutions

Supports fully funding police, fire, and emergency responders.

Supports increased police presence, funding for law enforcement, and prioritizing public safety in community development decisions

- Supports increased police presence, funding for law enforcement, and prioritizing public safety in community development decisions

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

Rupal Chaudhari

Rupal Chaudhari currently works as a chief financial officer for Sanjay Enterprises I, LTD and Pecan Park Hospitality LLC. She also works as a self-employed immigration attorney. She previously worked as an accounting manager for Sanjay Enterprises I, LTD.

Rupal Chaudhari previously ran for Travis County Judge in 2022, but did not win. Her campaign for Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 2 is her second run for public office.

- 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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