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Ada County Commissioner, District 2
County · Ada ·See your exact ballot on VoteIdaho
Two-way race: turnout matters
Michael Fitzgerald D
Michael Fitzgerald is the only non-Republican on the ballot, so this is a two-way race and turnout is what matters. Beck won this seat by about 9 points in 2022, a midterm year like 2026, so it is uphill but closer than most Ada County races.
Method rule 3 · How we pick
What this office controls
The three-member Board of County Commissioners is Ada County's chief policy-making and administrative body; it adopts the county budget, sets the county property tax levy, and hears land-use and property-assessment appeals. Commissioners must live in their district, but every Ada County voter votes in both commissioner races on the ballot. This seat is for a two-year term. (source)
Candidates
Rod W. Beck R
Republican · incumbent
Ada County Commissioner for District 2 since January 2021 and current board chair; former executive director of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association.
“Commissioner Rod Beck is most passionate about providing the best service to Ada County residents without raising property taxes. And I've proven that we can do just that.”
His answer, partly in the third person, to "What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?" in Ballotpedia's 2022 candidate survey; he had not filled out the 2026 survey and no 2026 campaign site was found. · 2022 · Ballotpedia candidate survey (2022), Rod W. Beck
Michael Fitzgerald D
Democrat
Idaho native who has worked in construction, including managing subdivision projects; he is raising two children in the Treasure Valley.
“Putting home over party by making every decision based on what is best for our community, not political interests.”
"Priority Two" on his campaign website (the page is undated; the date is when it was read). · 2026-09-26 · Michael Fitzgerald for Ada County (campaign website)
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- The Beck quote is from Ballotpedia's 2022 candidate survey; Ballotpedia does not show the exact date it was submitted.
- Fitzgerald's quote is from an undated campaign homepage; the date shown is when it was read.
- Fitzgerald's bio comes from his own Ballotpedia survey answers (2026), not an independent source.
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