The overview
At least six races are being contested by Democratic and Republican candidates across the March primary elections.
During the primary, voters will select the Democratic and Republican party nominees who will then appear on the November general election ballot alongside any independent or other party candidates.
The details
Here are the major contested races in Galveston County on the primary ballots:
Republican primary:
- Constable 3 (unexpired term): Ricky Bort
- County judge: Kevin Cole, Rob Giesecke
- District clerk: Cassandra Tigner
- County clerk: Joyce Hudman
- County treasurer: Angela Dees
- County commissioner, Precinct 2: Ryan Cade, Alfred Froberg
- County commissioner, Precinct 4: David Linder
- County judge: Eddie Damian, Eugene Howard, Jim Mooney
- District clerk: Grandison Porter
- County clerk: Adrienne Bell
- County treasurer: Steve Sanders
- County commissioner, Precinct 2: Carlos Townsend, Sr.
- County commissioner, Precinct 4: Becky Singleton
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.
