The overview
Five races 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.
The last day for candidates to file to run in the primary election was Dec. 8, according to the Texas Secretary of State's website.
Here are the major contested races in Galveston County on the primary ballots:
Republican primary
- County clerk: Dwight Sullivan
- County judge: Mark Henry, Chris Kinard
- District clerk: John D. Kinard, Samantha Morris
- County commissioner, Precinct 2: Joe Giusti
- County commissioner, Precinct 4: Robin Armstrong
- County judge: Albert Al Smith
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 primary elections is Feb. 2. Early voting starts Feb. 17 and election day is March 3.
