David is from Grand Prairie, Texas. He attended Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He has an associate's degree in business management from Tarrant County College. He lives with his wife, Debbie, in Argyle.

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David Wylie is originally from Grand Prairie, Texas. He earned an associate’s degree in business management from Tarrant County College. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Argyle and have four children and one grandchild.

David is an application developer. He works at American Airlines, where he has been since 2010. He previously worked as an independent consultant developing software applications since 1982.

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David currently works as an application developer at Pratt & Whitney. He previously worked as an application developer at InnovA Technologies and American Airlines, and as a consultant at Teknion Data Solutions. He also previously worked as an application developer at Citi.

David Wylie's campaign for Denton County Commissioner, District 4 is his first run for public office.

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David's campaign for Denton County Commissioners Court District 4 is his first run for public office. 

Supports reducing "wasteful" government spending and using tax revenue from population growth to lower taxes for residents.

- Supports reducing "wasteful" government spending and using tax revenue from population growth to lower taxes for residents.

Economy

Believes the county should focus only on essential public services and avoid expanding into non-core roles

Supports transparency, accountability, and public confidence in elections as a core county service

- Believes the county should focus only on essential public services and avoid expanding into non-core roles
- Supports transparency, accountability, and public confidence in elections as a core county service

Public Services

Supports limiting high-density development and managing growth to protect community character

Supports development that prioritizes residents over special interests

Supports managing growth to protect infrastructure, safety, and quality of life

- Supports limiting high-density development and managing growth to protect community character
- Supports development that prioritizes residents over special interests
- Supports managing growth to protect infrastructure, safety, and quality of life

Housing & Urban Development

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Supports funding local law enforcement and fire departments.

Supports expanding efforts to combat human trafficking.

- Supports funding local law enforcement and fire departments.
- Supports expanding efforts to combat human trafficking.

Public Safety

Supports building roads and infrastructure ahead of new residential and commercial development.

- Supports building roads and infrastructure ahead of new residential and commercial development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports preserving open space and natural beauty as part of development policy

- Supports preserving open space and natural beauty as part of development policy

Energy & the Environment

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David Wylie

David is originally from Grand Prairie, Texas. He earned an associate’s degree in Business Management from Tarrant County College. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Argyle and have four children and one grandchild.

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

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Dianne is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She attends church.

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Dianne is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Oklahoma State University and lives in Robson Ranch with her husband Bob. They are the parents of three children and grandparents of seven.

Dianne is the founder and former president of a technical recruiting firm, which she led from its inception in 1983 until selling it in 2006. She previously served as chair of the Denton County Republican Party for 14 years before retiring from that role in 2016.

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Dianne previously founded and ran a technical recruiting firm. She also served as district director for the Texas Federation of Republican Women and as national director for the Republican National Coalition for Life. Dianne was appointed to the North Texas Workforce Commission.

Dianne Edmondson is currently a member of the Denton County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 4. She was elected in 2018 and has served two terms. She was appointed to the North Texas Workforce Commission.

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Dianne is currently a member of the Denton County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 4. She was elected in 2018 and has served two terms.

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As a county commissioner, maintained "a fiscally conservative budget and a record low county tax rate."

Supports maintaining a fiscally conservative budget, low taxes, and strategic economic growth

As a county commissioner, supported two property tax cuts: a County Homestead Exemption and a Senior Tax Freeze.

Supports the County Homestead Exemption and a Senior Tax Freeze.

- Supports maintaining a fiscally conservative budget, low taxes, and strategic economic growth
- Supports the County Homestead Exemption and a Senior Tax Freeze.

Supports transparent communication with constituents and strong essential county services

- Supports transparent communication with constituents and strong essential county services

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

Supports increased funding for county law enforcement and first responders.

Supports funding for law enforcement, emergency responders, and expanded fire protection

Plans to ensure all Denton County residents have access to fire and police protection.

Supports restructuring emergency services following system failures and ensuring better coverage.

- Supports funding for law enforcement, emergency responders, and expanded fire protection
- Supports restructuring emergency services following system failures and ensuring better coverage.

As a commissioner, partnered with TxDot and the 19 cities/towns in Precinct 4 on many transportation projects.

Supports building and repairing roads and partnering with local and state agencies on transportation projects.

Supports strategic planning for infrastructure tied to economic growth and quality of life

- Supports building and repairing roads and partnering with local and state agencies on transportation projects.
- Supports strategic planning for infrastructure tied to economic growth and quality of life

Dianne Edmondson

Dianne previously founded and ran a technical recruiting firm. She also served as district director for the Texas Federation of Republican Women and as national director for the Republican National Coalition for Life. Edmondson was appointed to the North Texas Workforce Commission.

Dianne Edmondson is currently a member of the Denton County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 4. She was elected in 2018 and has served two terms.

Gerard Hudspeth is from Denton, Texas. He attended Denton High School. He graduated from North Central Texas College and the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife, Diane, and their four daughters, LaNeisha, Jordan, Alice, and Olalla, in Denton.

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Gerard Hudspeth is from Denton. He earned an associate's degree in general studies from North Central Texas College and a bachelor's degree in general studies from the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife, Diane, and their four kids in Dallas.

Gerard is the Mayor of the City of Denton. He works at the City of Denton government, where he is serving his third and final term in office.

Gerard works as a state and local government business leader for Freeit Data Solutions. He previously worked as a general manager for Falcon Document Solutions.

Gerard Hudspeth is currently Mayor representing the city of Denton. He is serving his third and final term in office.

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Gerard currently serves as the mayor of Denton. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his third term. He also served on the Denton City Council representing District 1. He served two terms.

Supports lowering tax rates while expanding commercial tax base and providing critical infrastructure improvements.

- Supports lowering tax rates while expanding commercial tax base and providing critical infrastructure improvements.

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

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Fought against defunding the police by increasing police funding.

Supported increased police funding and "stands firmly with law enforcement."

- Supported increased police funding and "stands firmly with law enforcement."

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Gerard Hudspeth

Gerard currently serves as the Mayor of Denton. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his third term. He also served on the Denton City Council representing District 1. He served two terms.

Valerie Roehrs and her husband live on a ranch near Bartonville and Argyle.

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Bartonville rancher Valerie Roehrs files for Denton County ...

Valerie Roehrs is a lifelong resident of Denton County. 

Valerie previously ran for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4, in 2020 but did not win.

Promises to ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely and transparently for the benefit of Denton County residents.

- Promises to ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely and transparently for the benefit of Denton County residents.

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

Supports law enforcement and first responders to keep communities safe and secure.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders to keep communities safe and secure.

Supports maintaining and improving roads, bridges, and county facilities to support growth.

- Supports maintaining and improving roads, bridges, and county facilities to support growth.

Valerie Roehrs

- 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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Denton County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

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