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Kenneth Cusick

Republican · Incumbent

Criminal District Attorney, Galveston County (appointed)

Kenneth Cusick is Galveston County's Criminal District Attorney, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in an appointment announced October 6, 2025, and is the only candidate listed for the office on the November 3, 2026 ballot123. The Governor's office describes him as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas who was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 19903. By his own account he was a Marine judge advocate from 1988 to 1990 and an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas from 1990 until October 6, 20254.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he will put violent and dangerous criminals behind bars and that cashless bail rotating repeat offenders in and out of jail will not happen under his watch. source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he supports partnering with local law enforcement on the federal effort to remove violent and criminal illegal immigrants from communities. source

No public position found on: Marijuana, Abortion, Election rules, Guns, Death penalty, Mandatory minimums, Qualified immunity.

Record

  • Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as Galveston County Criminal District Attorney, announced October 6, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026 or until a successor is elected and qualified3

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Elected Officials (Wayback Machine capture of 2025-12-07; the live county site returns 403 to automated requests)Galveston County
  3. Governor Abbott Appoints Cusick As Galveston County Criminal District Attorney (Oct 6, 2025)Office of the Texas Governor
  4. Meet Kenneth Cusick (campaign site, candidate's own account)Kenneth Cusick campaign
  5. The Issues (campaign site, candidate's own account)Kenneth Cusick campaign