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Mark Keough

Republican · Incumbent

Montgomery County Judge

Mark Keough has been Montgomery County Judge since January 1, 2019, first elected in 2018, and is serving his second term2. Before that he served in the Texas House representing District 15 in the 84th and 85th Legislatures2. He is the Republican nominee on the November 3, 2026 ballot1.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • The county judge's official page says he has advocated cutting the county tax rate year after year as home and business values have risen. (2026) source
    • At a Feb. 17, 2026 forum he said he committed to lowering taxes and wants to fund county projects without constantly increasing taxes. (2026-02-17) source

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Record

  • First elected Montgomery County Judge in 2018, took office January 1, 2019; second term began January 1, 20232
  • Texas House of Representatives, District 15, 84th and 85th Legislatures2

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

Sources (3)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Montgomery County General Election sample ballot, November 3, 2026Montgomery County Elections
  2. County Judge Mark J. KeoughMontgomery County, Texas (official site)
  3. See what Montgomery County judge primary candidates had to say in Feb. 17 forumCommunity Impact