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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