Jeff Mayes
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Mayes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Westwood High School, Austin, 1993-1997
Iowa State University, Ames, BS Animal Science, 1997-2002
Iowa State University, Ames, MS Ag Education, 2004-2006
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce, President (22-23), 2016-2025
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Cedar Park ( 2017, 2016-2025
Leander Chamber Of Commerce, Member, 2018-2025
Rodeo Austin, Committee Member, 2023-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Commissioner - Williamson County Texas - Precinct 2, 2025-2025
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Report - (02/03/2026 - 02/23/2026) from Williamson County
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $500.00 contribution from Pape-Dawson Engineers PAC
Campaign Finance Report (01/16/2026 - 02/04/2026) from Williamson County
Selected contributions/expenditures:
- $1,000.00 contribution from Responsible Government PAC
- $1,000.00 contribution from HBA Home PAC
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I support legal protections for human life from conception until natural death, reflecting the belief that all life is sacred and deserving of care
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I oppose taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, because public dollars should be focused on strengthening comprehensive healthcare services for all Americans, rather than funding elective abortion services.”
ECONOMY
It is the responsibility of county government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Strongly Disagree
I think county governments should work with residential developers to create opportunities for affordable housing, however I do not think the burden of fiscal responsibility should fall on the county and its taxpayers.
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support using taxpayer funds for lobbying. Government resources should be used to provide essential services, not to influence legislation or political outcomes.
Property taxes should be abolished.
Agree
I somewhat agree that property taxes should be reconsidered, provided that essential county services and public education funding continue to be adequately supported.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
While people are free to hold and express traditional views of marriage without fear of government retaliation, those beliefs should not be used as a basis for excluding others from equal access to public services, employment, or legal protections.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty, including the freedom of Christians to live out and express their faith, is a foundational American right that deserves strong legal protection—while respecting the equal rights and dignity of all citizens under the law, as long as they are law abiding citizens.
IMMIGRATION
County officials should have the right to proclaim their county a sanctuary county for illegal aliens.
Strongly Disagree
Federal immigration law is the responsibility of the national government, and county officials should not unilaterally declare policies that conflict with or undermine federal law and enforcement.
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Methodist, it has shaped my values around service, compassion, and personal responsibility. We (I) emphasize love of neighbor, personal responsibility, service to others, social justice, humility, and faith expressed through good works, while respecting individual conscience and freedom of belief.
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
Children should be protected from age-inappropriate, sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries, while still respecting access to information for adults and educational purposes.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Requiring photo identification to vote helps prevent voter fraud, ensures the integrity of elections, and is supported by studies showing low incidence of disenfranchisement when IDs are accessible.
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the county website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Strongly Agree
I support requiring ballot measures with bond issues to fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and the actual cost to the average homeowner. It emphasizes fiscal transparency and accountability, key conservative principles.
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Policies protecting sex-segregated spaces and sports ensure fairness, safety, and privacy for women and girls.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should not be used to subsidize green initiatives like electric vehicle charging stations. Market forces, private investment, and consumer choice should drive innovation and infrastructure development, rather than government mandates or taxpayer funding.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
At the county level, the purpose of government is to protect citizens’ rights, maintain public safety, manage essential services efficiently, and ensure local policies respect individual freedom and property rights.
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the county or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
I have a financial advisor that makes investments on my behalf (ROTH IRA) and I pay them for that service. I have a retirement account through the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System, and I own my own home and Commercial Real Estate Business. Currently, I personally don't own any investment property.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election 2024 Republican Primary 2024 General Election
For the primary season of 2016, I caucused in Iowa (Shelby County), as a Republican.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe public safety should remain fully funded. Police departments protect communities, and funding should prioritize law enforcement while supporting programs that complement, not replace, public safety.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions should focus on public safety, such as preventing firearm access for individuals with serious mental health issues that pose a clear risk to themselves or others, while respecting the Second Amendment rights of responsible citizens.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support carefully considering marijuana legalization, focusing on public safety, regulation, and potential revenue, without rushing policy changes.
LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every county department by an independent, third party auditor.
Strongly Agree
I support annual financial audits of every county department by an independent, third-party auditor to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper use of taxpayer funds.
Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Relief - Cap the county tax rate and require any proposed increase to come with a clear explanation of need, project list, and timeline. - Review county contracts annually to identify waste, renegotiate overpriced vendor agreements, and ensure competitive bidding. Managing Growth, Infrastructure, and Water - Work with developers on future road projects and right-of-way acquisition so the cost of growth doesn’t fall entirely on existing homeowners. - Prioritize expansion along existing roadway corridors where right-of-way is already secured, rather than pursuing costly new routes that require additional land acquisition. - Leverage Texas Water Development Board programs such as SWIFT low-interest loans and state grant funding to finance p Public Safety & Community Services - Increase deputy patrols in fast-growing unincorporated areas such as Jarrell, Liberty Hill, and Hutto to reduce response times.
