Candace Valenzuela

County Commissioner — Precinct 2 (Denton County) · Democrat Primary 2026

Democrat

About ✓ Verified

Former school board trustee, congressional candidate, and HUD regional administrator with extensive education and housing policy experience.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Public education funding and access
Affordable housing development
Infrastructure investment
Community inclusion and civil rights

Strengths Sourced

Extensive education policy experience as school board member
Federal housing administration experience
Strong fundraising and campaign organization
Historic candidate - first Afro-Latina potential congresswoman

Concerns Sourced

Lost 2020 congressional race in nearby district
May be seen as too ambitious or focused on higher office
Recently moved back to area from federal position
Limited direct county government experience

Endorsements ✓ Verified

EMILY's List (political organization)
Congressional Black Caucus PAC (political organization)
Higher Heights for America PAC (political organization)
Bold PAC (political organization)

Sources (20)

2026 Primary Candidates — Denton County Democratic Party (2026-02-28)
List: Denton County Democratic candidates running in 2026 primaries | Elections | dentonrc.com (2026-02-28)
Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas House District 64 | Community Impact (2026-02-28)
Voters Guide - LWV of Denton (2026-02-28)
Current and Upcoming Election Information - Denton County, TX Elections (2026-02-28)
Who’s running in 2026? Denton County's Republican, Democratic candidates on the primary ballot | News | dentonrc.com (2026-02-28)
Meet the Democratic Primary Candidates: U.S. Rep. District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News (2026-02-28)
Candidate List – Red Wave Texas (2026-02-28)
2026 Primary Election: Key races and what’s on the ballot in North Texas | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
Filing as a Candidate in a Local General Election (2026-02-28)
Important Dates for the Party Conventions, Primary Elections, and General Election (2026-02-28)
Denton County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Running for County or Precinct Chair in a Party Primary in 2022 (2026-02-28)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Current Elections Information for 2026 March Primary Election – March 3, 2026 (2026-02-28)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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