Fri. Nov 13th, 2026

Ridge Announces Bid For 6th Term as Commissioner

Clyde Ridge, elected as Freestone County’s Precinct 4 Commissioner in 2002, will seek re-election in the March 2026 Republican Primary Election.

About the Incumbent

Ridge was born and raised in Wortham and graduated from Wortham High School before attaining his associate degree at Navarro College. After his graduation at Navarro College, Commissioner Ridge earned a bachelor’s degree and ultimately his Master of Education degree from Stephen F Austin University.

Employed by the Mexia State School for more than 31 years, Commissioner Ridge held numerous administrative positions and retired in 2002 as an Assistant Unit Director.

Also licensed by the State of Texas as a jailer, Ridge has been known to fill in as a commissioned jailer for the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office. With this licensing, Ridge can utilize inmate trustees to assist with his precinct staff repairing as well as cleaning up Precinct 4 roads.

Ridge stated, “I am a life-long resident of Freestone County Precinct 4. I have served Freestone County and Precinct 4 since 2003 as commissioner. I am accessible and approachable as evidenced by the relationships I have formed with the citizens over the years, and I possess knowledge of the issues important to the citizens. I serve for the better good of the people of this county and will continue to do so after re-election.”

 

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