2026 Texas General Election

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.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

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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David McDonald

Buket Urgen

- 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.

Williamson County Commissioner, District 2

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