The details
The period for candidates to file an intention to run for office opened Nov. 8, according to the Texas Secretary of State.
Montgomery County voters will see several local candidates on their ballot as well as candidates running for state office. Here is a list of positions that will be on the ballot in March 2026.
- District Clerk
- County Clerk
- County Treasurer
- State Senator, District 4
- State Senator, District 18
- Commissioner, Precinct 2
- Commissioner, Precinct 4
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
- District Judge, 221st Judicial District
- District Judge, 284th Judicial District
- District Judge, 359th Judicial District
- Montgomery County Judge
- Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
- Judge, County Court at Law No. 3
- Judge, County Court at Law No. 4
- Judge, County Court at Law No. 6
- Judge, Probate Court No. 1
- U.S. Representative, District 2
- U.S. Representative, District 8
- State Representative, District 3
- State Representative, District 15
- State Representative, District 16
- State Representative, District 18
- State Board of Education, District 6
- State Board of Education, District 8
Candidates interested in filing to run in the March primaries must meet different requirements per the position they intend to fill, such as:
- Age
- Citizenship status
- Voter registration status
Those who intend to run for federal office must file a federal application. Applicants can visit the secretary of state’s website to see if their race requires a local or federal filing. Additionally, applicants must pay a filing fee or a petition with signatures of qualified voters.
One more thing
The last day to register to vote for the March 2026 primary is Feb. 2.
