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Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for County Judge (Montgomery County, Texas) in 2026?

Here are the candidates for County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Montgomery County.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

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Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.

IssueJames GrafDemocratMark KeoughRepublican
Property taxesNo public positionKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can riseSaid · medium

James Graf

Democrat

CEO of a company based in The Woodlands

James Graf says he is the CEO of a company based in The Woodlands with almost 40 years of experience in business and related fields2. At a February 2026 forum he said the county should do more to support small businesses disrupted by road and other projects outside their control2. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and is on the November 3, 2026 ballot12.

No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Property taxes, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

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

No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

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