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Garrett Bailey earned an associate's degree in electrical engineering from Florence-Darlington Technical College. He lives with his wife, Veronica, and one kid in Waxahachie.

"Garrett is a financial services professional. He works at JP Morgan Chase & Co., where he has held senior roles since 2015. He previously worked as an independent contractor in Bakersfield, California, from 2005 to 2015, helping small businesses streamline operations, reduce waste, and maximize earnings. He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2000 to 2010 as an Abrams tank crewman, completing three combat tours in Iraq before retiring for medical reasons."

Garrett previously worked as a senior product solutions manager for J.P. Morgan. He also worked as a corporate account manager and corporate relations manager for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., a product sales specialist for Chase Paymentech, and a corporate sales manager for Future Payment Technologies. He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 10 years.

Garrett Bailey's campaign for Ellis County Commissioner, District 2 is his first entry into politics.

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Garrett's campaign for Ellis County Commissioner to represent District 2 is his first run for public office.

Supports implementing competitive procurement policies to ensure fair and efficient use of taxpayer dollars in county contracts and purchases.

Supports implementing competitive procurement policies for county contracts and purchases to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Supports "incentive-based compensation structures for county personnel to encourage performance, accountability, and innovation in public service."

Supports local businesses and job creation.

Plans to support local businesses, job creation, and faith-based programs, while balancing economic opportunities and "traditional values."

- Supports implementing competitive procurement policies for county contracts and purchases to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
- Supports "incentive-based compensation structures for county personnel to encourage performance, accountability, and innovation in public service."
- Plans to support local businesses, job creation, and faith-based programs, while balancing economic opportunities and "traditional values."

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

Public Services

Supports "responsible development" to account for population growth over next decade.

- Supports "responsible development" to account for population growth over next decade.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports upgrading roads and managing traffic to prepare infrastructure.

Supports upgrading roads and managing traffic to prepare infrastructure, including Howard Road and U.S. Highway 77.

- Supports upgrading roads and managing traffic to prepare infrastructure, including Howard Road and U.S. Highway 77.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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John Paul Dineen, III and his wife, Heather, have four children. They live in Ellis County, Texas, where they farm and ranch.

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John Paul Dineen, III has a wife and four children.

John Paul is a farmer and rancher. He and his wife, Heather, oversee a 1,800-acre farm in Ellis County, Texas, where they grow dryland crops and operate a small commercial cow-calf operation. He has been farming and ranching since 1994.

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John Paul is a farmer and rancher, growing dryland crops and operate a small commercial cow-calf operation. He has been farming and ranching since 1994.

John Dineen is currently a candidate for Ellis County Commissioner, Precinct 2. 

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As of January 22, 2026, John Paul Dineen, III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "Exclusively relying on Mother Nature to water our crops is a challenge we must also face. She has tested us the past few years with drought."

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Matthew L. Zajic earned a bachelor's degree in financial markets and sales from The University of Oklahoma. He is a husband and father of one.

Matthew L. Zajic founded Zajic Farms, a cattle operation.

Committed to "responsible budgeting, cutting wasteful spending, and ensuring that every tax dollar is used efficiently."

Believes "in smart growth that balances progress with preservation, fostering economic development while protecting the rural values and agricultural heritage that define Ellis County."

- Committed to "responsible budgeting, cutting wasteful spending, and ensuring that every tax dollar is used efficiently."
- Believes "in smart growth that balances progress with preservation, fostering economic development while protecting the rural values and agricultural heritage that define Ellis County."

As of January 22, 2026, Matthew L. Zajic’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Thinks "our Commissioners must actively engage with municipal and community leaders to address shared challenges such as road maintenance, stray animal control, infrastructure improvements, and responsible development."

- Thinks "our Commissioners must actively engage with municipal and community leaders to address shared challenges such as road maintenance, stray animal control, infrastructure improvements, and responsible development."

Matthew L. Zajic

Roger Cole's campaign for Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2 is his first entry into politics.

Roger Cole (Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2, Texas, candidate 2026)

As of January 22, 2026, Roger Cole did not have a website or any information online.

Roger Cole

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

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- 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.

This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

Ellis County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

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