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Rob Giesecke

Republican

Chairman, Port Freeport Commission

Rob Giesecke is chairman of the Port Freeport Commission, elected to it in 2021, and works as a commercial real estate broker1. He won the March 2026 Republican primary for County Judge with about 65 percent of the vote2. County Judge Matt Sebesta is not seeking reelection, so the seat is open3.

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
    • Said his top priorities are lower taxes, and that his tax relief plan would put a ceiling on the county tax bill for seniors and the disabled, cut wasteful spending and require voter approval before new debt. (2026-09-22) source
    • Said that on the Port Freeport Commission he promised to eliminate the port's property tax, cut wasteful spending and set term limits, and that he kept those promises. (2026-09-22) source

Record

  • Elected to the Port Freeport Commission in 2021 and elected its chairman for a two-year term in May 20251.
  • Port Commission minutes of October 23, 2025 list him as Chairman4.
  • Won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for County Judge, 19,702 votes to Kevin Cole's 10,692 (unofficial)2.

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. Port Freeport welcomes returning commissioners; Port Commission elects new officersEconomic Development Alliance for Brazoria County (Port Freeport release)
  2. Unofficial results show Rob Giesecke and Eugene Howard in lead for primary races for Brazoria County Judge (Mar 4, 2026)Community Impact
  3. Meet the candidates for Brazoria County judge (Sep 22, 2026)Community Impact
  4. Minutes of Port Commission Meeting, October 23, 2025Port Freeport