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Mike Holley

Republican · Incumbent

District Attorney, 9th Judicial District (Montgomery County)

Mike Holley was appointed District Attorney of Montgomery County by Governor Greg Abbott on October 29, 2025, after serving as First Assistant District Attorney since 201623. He is an Army veteran who began his legal career in the Judge Advocate General's Corps23. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the unexpired term1.

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

  • Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • In a December 2025 Q&A he said serious crimes warrant 'serious time' and long sentences, while not every crime is serious and not every defendant has to go to prison, pointing to Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DWI Court. (2025-12) source

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

Record

  • Appointed by Governor Abbott on October 29, 2025, to succeed Brett Ligon, per the DA's office23.
  • First Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 2016; joined the office in 201223.

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

Sources (4)

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. District Attorney Michael R. HolleyMontgomery County District Attorney's Office
  3. Governor Abbott appoints Mike R. Holley as Montgomery County District Attorney (Oct 29, 2025; DA office release)Hello Woodlands
  4. Q&A: Mike Holley, Montgomery County's new DA, discusses his career, top priorities (Dec 19, 2025)Community Impact