What we reported

Multiple county, statewide and local positions are up for election in 2018, including county commissioners, county judges and state representatives.

The latest

The candidacy filing period ended Dec. 11 for the 2018 primary election in March. Contested elections in the Tomball and Magnolia areas include: Texas House districts 126 and 150, state Senate District 7, Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner, Harris County judge, Montgomery County Precinct 2 commissioner, Montgomery County judge and U.S. representative for District 8.

What’s next

Early voting begins Feb. 20 for the March 6 primary election. Several city and school board positions are also up for election in May 2018, including City Council and mayor seats in Magnolia, City Council seats in Tomball and school board trustees. Candidates can file for the May 5 general election, which includes city council and mayor positions, from Jan. 17-Feb. 16. This story is one update from the Annual Community Guide. View the full list of Top 10 stories to follow in 2018 here.