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2 candidates are tracked for Galveston County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Henry and Albert "Al" Smith. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Mark Henry won the Republican nomination with 65.4 percent over Chris Kinard and meets Democrat Albert "Al" Smith, unopposed in his primary, on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com).
Mark Henry is the sitting Galveston County Judge, a fifth-generation Texan and University of Houston graduate who served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, per FOX 26 Houston. He owns an aircraft parts business and an FAA repair station in the county, per the same report, and is seeking a fifth term, per Houston Public Media.
2026 priorities (per the Galveston County Daily News)
- Continued tax relief and streamlined government
- Boosting law enforcement salaries and navigating appraisal reform
Albert "Al" Smith is the Democratic nominee for Galveston County Judge and a former special education teacher of 15 years, per his campaign site. He holds degrees from Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Albert "Al" Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Responsible fiscal leadership and transparent government
- Public safety and emergency preparedness
- Economic growth, infrastructure and affordable housing
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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