Maria Elena Vasquez

Unclaimed

Office sought

Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Jurisdiction / district

Harris County, Texas — Precinct 2

Election date

November 3, 2026

Election type

General (partisan)

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Candidate bio

Maria Elena Vasquez is a Pasadena native, civil engineer, and former member of the Harris County Flood Control Task Force. She has spent the last decade working on infrastructure resilience projects across east Harris County and serves on the board of a local nonprofit focused on workforce development.

Top 3 priorities

1
Modernize aging stormwater and drainage infrastructure across Precinct 2
2
Expand workforce training partnerships with community colleges
3
Improve county road maintenance response times in unincorporated areas

Questionnaire answers

Background

In one or two sentences, describe your professional and community background.

I am a licensed civil engineer with twenty years in public infrastructure work and a longtime resident of east Harris County.

Motivation

Why are you running for this office?

I am running because Precinct 2 needs experienced, practical leadership focused on flood control and everyday county services.

Priorities

What is the single most important issue facing this jurisdiction, and how would you address it?

Drainage and flood resilience. I would prioritize completing the bond projects already approved and pushing for clear maintenance schedules.

Budget & Finance

How would you approach the office’s budget priorities and fiscal oversight?

I would advocate for transparent multi-year capital plans and conservative use of reserves for true emergencies.

Constituent Services

How will constituents be able to reach you and provide input?

My office will hold quarterly town halls in each part of the precinct and publish a public dashboard tracking constituent service requests.

Transparency

What measures will you take to ensure transparency and accountability in this role?

All votes, contracts, and lobbying contacts in my office will be posted online within 48 hours.

Experience

What relevant experience or qualifications prepare you for this office?

I have served on the county Flood Control Task Force and managed multimillion-dollar capital projects.

Collaboration

How will you work with colleagues, agencies, or community members who disagree with you?

I have built coalitions with municipal utility districts, school boards, and city councils across both parties throughout my career.

Last updated May 10, 2026

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