Tarrant County Democratic Party

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

The 2026 primary, held in March, includes county, state and national offices.

Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons has butted heads with County Judge Tim O'Hare frequently. She announced Saturday she wants to run against him.

Filing for Texas’ 2026 primary election is open, and candidates are announcing their bids for Tarrant County-area offices.

A Fort Worth federal judge ruled he has no authority to decide whether Tarrant County's new precinct map that favors Republicans disenfranchises voters of color in violation of the First Amendment. The other constitutional claims in a lawsuit filed by a group of Black and Latino voters against the county will still proceed.

Allison Campolo, who previously served as party chair from 2021 to 2023, was elected to the seat with 90% of votes in a July 7 special election. Her return comes after her successor, Crystal Gayden, announced her resignation in June.