Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2
November 3, 2026 · Travis County, Texas · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 10 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,330,015 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(4,838,303 ÷ 1,330,015) ÷ ln(4,838,303 ÷ 33) = 10.86, comparing counties in TX (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
County Commissioner is responsible for:
- Passing county rules and the county budget
- Setting property tax rates that fund county services
- Overseeing county departments such as roads, parks, and public health
- Deciding land use in areas outside city limits
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brigid Shea
Democratic · declared
Brigid Shea is the Democratic incumbent Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 2, an environmental advocate and former Austin City Council member. She won the March 2026 Democratic primary with about 57% and is unopposed for a fourth term in November.
Election sources
Source: kut.org
Source: ballotpedia.org