Bay Area Edition | January 2026

Election

BY HALEY VELASCO

Primary races in Galveston County underway

List of candidates on the ballot for primary races in Galveston County.

What's next? Dates to know for 2026 elections

Key R Republican D Democrat

*AN ASTERISK INDICATES INCUMBENT

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June. July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Feb. 2: last day to register to vote

Local elections

Feb. 17-Feb. 27: early voting for primary elections

County judge: R Mark Henry* R Chris Kinard D Albert Al Smith District clerk: R John D. Kinard* R Samantha Morris

The filing deadline for the March primary elections ended Dec. 8, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. The overview At least two races in Galveston County are being contested by Democratic and Republican candidates across March primary elections. During the primary, voters will select the Democratic and Republican party nominees who will then appear on the November 2026 general election ballot alongside any independent or other party candidates. What else? In neighboring county Brazoria County, the highest contested races are for county judge

March 3: primary election day

May 26: runoff primary election

Oct. 5: last day to register to vote for general election

NOTE: CANDIDATES ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY LAST NAME. SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Oct. 19-30: early voting for general election

Nov. 3: general election

with five candidates and county commissioner, precinct 2, which has three candidates, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

NOTE: THIS TIMELINE DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION FOR LOCAL RACES. SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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