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Marc Cowart

Republican

Chief of staff to the Fort Bend County Judge (as of his 2026 primary questionnaire)

Marc Cowart said in his 2026 primary questionnaire that he is chief of staff to the Fort Bend County Judge and a former executive director of the Harris County Republican Party1. He was communications director in the Harris County District Clerk's Office under Chris Daniel2. He won the 2026 Republican primary with about 65 percent and is the nominee for treasurer34.

  • Chief of staff to the Fort Bend County Judge; former executive director of the Harris County Republican Party; former small business owner and financial services professional1
  • Former communications director, Harris County District Clerk's Office; managing editor of the Texas Conservative Review2
  • Defeated Hayley Lane Hagan in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary3.

Record

  • Says he would restore an online, searchable database of county expenditures and speak out on county spending5.
  • Urged Commissioners Court in September 2026 to reject a proposed 30 percent raise for Treasurer Carla Wyatt6.

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

Sources (6)

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  1. County Treasurer, Republican candidates: Marc Cowart (2026 primary voters guide)League of Women Voters of Houston
  2. To hold Dems accountable, Republicans should pick Cowart for county treasurer (Endorsement, Feb. 2, 2026)Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
  3. 2026 Harris County electionsWikipedia
  4. Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, qualified candidates (Ballot Certification Report, Harris County, 2026-08-28)Texas Secretary of State
  5. Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Treasurer (Sept. 21, 2026)Community Impact
  6. Harris County commissioners deny salary raise for county treasurer (Sept. 9, 2026)Community Impact