A slew of candidates for political seats throughout the county filed for candidacy with their respective political parties by the Dec. 14 deadline. Contested primary election positions include U.S. representative district 8, three district judge seats, sheriff, four constable seats, county attorney and Montgomery County Precinct 3 commissioner.
Following the primary election in March, Election Day is May 7. Primary election early voting starts Feb. 16 and ends Feb. 26.
Voters interested in learning more about some of the candidates can attend several political forums scheduled throughout the county in the coming weeks.
The Texas Conservative Tea Party Coalition hosts a political debate on Dec. 16 at the Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe. The debate will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Meet the Candidates event Feb. 8 at the Lone Star Community Building, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. The forum will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and registration is required.
For more information, visit www.montgomeryvotes.org
CANDIDATE LIST
Contested
U.S. representative, District 8
Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands (Incumbent)
Andre Dean, R-Madisonville
Craig McMichael, R-The Woodlands
Steve Toth, R-Conroe
District judge, 410th Judicial District
Kristin Bays, R-Conroe
Chuck Meyer, R-The Woodlands
Jennifer James Robin, R-Conroe
District judge, 435th Judicial District
Thomas Brewer III, R-Montgomery
Patty Maginnis, R-Conroe
Mike Seiler, R-The Woodlands (Incumbent)
District judge, 9th Judicial District
Eric Yollick, R-The Woodlands
Kate Shipman Bihm, R-Conroe
Phil Grant, R, Conroe
County attorney
Gary Beauchamp, R-The Woodlands
J D Lambright, R-Conroe (Incumbent)
Sheriff
Rand Henderson, R-Conroe
Jim Napolitano, R-Montgomery
County Commissioner, Precinct 3
James Noack, R-The Woodlands (Incumbent)
Jay Mac Sanders, R-The Woodlands
Constable, Precinct 1
Billy Ballard, R-Conroe
Philip Cash, R-Willis
Rusty Fincher, R-Willis
Ike Fluellen, R-Willis
Kim Franklin, R-Willis
Sam Laird, R-Montgomery
Mack, D-Willis
Constable, Precinct 2
Billy Beavers, R-Conroe
James Cox, R-Conroe
Gene DeForest, R-Conroe (Incumbent)
Constable, Precinct 4
Kennety Rowdy Hayden, R-Splendora (Incumbent)
Tim Hayes, R-Splendora
Constable, Precinct 5
Brian Clack, R-Pinehurst
Logan Gatewood, R-Magnolia
David Hill, R-Magnolia (Incumbent)
Uncontested
State Board of Education, District 8
Barbara Cargill, R-The Woodlands
State Senator, District 4
Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe
State representative, District 15
Mark Keough, R-The Woodlands
State representative, District 16
Will Metcalf, R-Conroe
State representative, District 3
Cecil Bell, R-Magnolia
Justice, 9th Court of Appeals District, Place 2
Charles Kreger, R-Conroe
District judge, 418th Judicial District
Tracy Gilbert, R-The Woodlands
District attorney, 9th Judicial District
Brett Ligon, R-Montgomery
Tax assessor-collector
Tammy J. McRae, R-Conroe
County commissioner, Precinct 1
Mike Meador, R-Willis
Constable, Precinct 3
Ryan Gable, R-Spring
*This list will be updated as any last minute candidate filings become official.
