Galveston County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
35 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 25 Galveston County races, led by the Galveston County Judge contest.
County offices
JudgeMark Henry (R) · Albert "Al" Smith (D)
Mark Henry Republican Incumbent
- Continued tax relief and streamlined government
- Boosting law enforcement salaries and navigating appraisal reform
Per the Galveston County Daily News.
About Mark Henry
Mark Henry is the sitting Galveston County Judge, a fifth-generation Texan and University of Houston graduate who served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, per FOX 26 Houston. He owns an aircraft parts business and an FAA repair station in the county, per the same report, and is seeking a fifth term, per Houston Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Albert "Al" Smith Democratic
- Responsible fiscal leadership and transparent government
- Public safety and emergency preparedness
- Economic growth, infrastructure and affordable housing
Per the campaign site.
About Albert "Al" Smith
Albert "Al" Smith is the Democratic nominee for Galveston County Judge and a former special education teacher of 15 years, per his campaign site. He holds degrees from Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Albert "Al" Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
March 3 primary result: Mark Henry won the Republican nomination with 65.4 percent over Chris Kinard and meets Democrat Albert "Al" Smith, unopposed in his primary, on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com).
Full race pageCriminal District AttorneyKenneth Cusick (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kenneth Cusick Republican
- Continuing an active prosecution record on serious crime
- Coordinating with Galveston County law enforcement on investigations
Per the campaign site.
About Kenneth Cusick
Kenneth Cusick won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary in Galveston County Criminal District Attorney over Jennifer Ott and is unopposed on the November 3 ballot for this open seat, per the county's unofficial primary returns reported by Click2Houston.
March 3 primary result: Kenneth Cusick won the Republican nomination with 58.4 percent over Jennifer Ott and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageClerkDwight D. Sullivan (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dwight D. Sullivan Republican
Dwight D. Sullivan is the sitting Galveston County Clerk and ran unopposed for reelection in 2026, per Community Impact's report on county candidate filings and the county Republican Party's officeholder roster. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Dwight D. Sullivan, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageDistrict ClerkSamantha Morris (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Samantha Morris Republican
- Keeping the office open during standard business hours
- Investing in technology to modernize district court and jury operations
- Fiscal responsibility through staffing efficiencies
Per the campaign site.
About Samantha Morris
Samantha Morris is a longtime educator who won over the four-term incumbent in the 2026 Republican primary in Galveston County District Clerk, campaigning on fiscal efficiency, oversight and accountability for the office, per The Daily News.
March 3 primary result: Samantha Morris won the Republican nomination with 53.2 percent over four-term incumbent John D. Kinard and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 2Joe Giusti (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe Giusti Republican Incumbent
Joe Giusti is the sitting Galveston County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and ran unopposed for reelection in 2026, per Community Impact's report on county candidate filings and the county's official commissioners court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Joe Giusti, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCommissioner, Precinct 4Robin Armstrong (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robin Armstrong Republican
- Lowering property tax rates and fiscally responsible spending
- Flood mitigation and traffic infrastructure
- Supporting law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Robin Armstrong
Robin Armstrong is the sitting Galveston County Commissioner for Precinct 4 and ran unopposed for reelection in 2026, per Community Impact's report on county candidate filings and the county Republican Party's officeholder roster.
Single-nominee race: Robin Armstrong, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1Gregory Rikard (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gregory Rikard Republican
- Keep experienced, qualified public officials serving the court
- Ensure court accessibility during regular business hours
Per the campaign site.
About Gregory Rikard
Gregory Rikard currently serves as Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county's official website. He has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, beginning with the Galveston County Sheriff's Department in 1993 and serving as Kemah Chief of Police before retiring in 2016, per his campaign site, which also lists him as Director of the county's Personal Bond and Collections Department. Gregory Rikard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Single-nominee race: Gregory Rikard, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 2D. Blake Apffel (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
D. Blake Apffel Republican
D. Blake Apffel currently serves as Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, per the county's official website. D. Blake Apffel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: D. Blake Apffel, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, Precinct 3Billy A. Williams Jr. (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Billy A. Williams Jr. Democratic
Billy A. Williams Jr. currently serves as Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county's official website. Billy A. Williams Jr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Billy A. Williams Jr., unopposed in the Democratic primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Republican filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates). Re-verify the printed precinct label at certification: the county adopted new commissioner, justice of the peace and constable precinct boundaries on June 29, 2026, after the primary, and courts declined to block the new map for November, per Houston Public Media and The Texan.
Full race pageJudges
District Judge, 122nd Judicial DistrictJeth Jones (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeth Jones Republican
Jones is a former Felony Section Chief of the Galveston County District Attorney's Office who went on to found Jones Robinson, LLP, with offices in Houston and Galveston, in 2013, per the campaign site. Jones serves as an Associate Municipal Judge in Hitchcock and as a Magistrate Judge for Galveston County, reviewing bail hearings. Jones holds a bachelor's degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a law degree from South Texas College of Law, and currently serves as Judge of the 122nd District Court.
Single-nominee race: Jeth Jones, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 212th Judicial DistrictPatricia Grady (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patricia Grady Republican
Patricia Grady is the sitting judge of the 212th District Court in Galveston County and ran unopposed for reelection in the 2026 Republican primary, per the county's official court roster. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Patricia Grady, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 306th Judicial DistrictEmily A. Fisher (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Emily A. Fisher Republican
Emily A. Fisher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County District Judge, 306th Judicial District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Emily A. Fisher.
Single-nominee race: Emily A. Fisher, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 1John Grady (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Grady Republican
John Grady currently serves as judge of Galveston County Court at Law No. 1, per the county's official website. John Grady appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Court at Law No. 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: John Grady, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 2Kerri Foley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kerri Foley Republican
Kerri Foley currently serves as judge of Galveston County Court at Law No. 2, per the county's official website. Kerri Foley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Court at Law No. 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Kerri Foley, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageCounty Court at Law No. 3Jack Ewing (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jack Ewing Republican
Jack Ewing currently serves as judge of Galveston County Court at Law No. 3, per the county's official website. Jack Ewing appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Court at Law No. 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Jack Ewing, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageProbate CourtKim Sullivan (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kim Sullivan Republican
Kim Sullivan currently serves as presiding judge of the Galveston County Probate Court, per the county's official website. Kim Sullivan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Probate Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Single-nominee race: Kim Sullivan, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 3Todd Frankfort (R) · Veronica Rivas-Molloy (D)
Todd Frankfort (R) and Veronica Rivas-Molloy (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 3.
Todd Frankfort Republican
- Applying the law as written rather than changing it from the bench
Per the campaign site.
About Todd Frankfort
Todd Frankfort is a Houston attorney with more than 30 years of experience focused on family law, per his campaign site. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Veronica Rivas-Molloy Democrat Incumbent
Veronica Rivas-Molloy is a Justice on the Texas First Court of Appeals seeking reelection, per her campaign site. She has served on the court for five years, authoring more than 250 majority opinions in civil, criminal, probate and family law matters, per her campaign site. Before joining the bench she practiced law for 20 years, including at Baker Botts LLP and Jones Walker LLP, and clerked for U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr., per her campaign site. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Houston Law Center.
Elected by the voters of the 1st Court of Appeals District, which covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 4 (unexpired term)David M. Gunn (R) · Julie Countiss (D)
David M. Gunn (R) and Julie Countiss (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 4 (unexpired term).
David M. Gunn Republican Incumbent
David M. Gunn joined the First Court of Appeals in October 2024, per the court's official biography, after more than two decades as an appellate partner at a Houston law firm. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Julie Countiss Democrat
Julie Countiss previously served as a justice on the First Court of Appeals, per Houston Chronicle reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Elected by the voters of the 1st Court of Appeals District, which covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 5Amy Guerra (D) · Jessica Caird (R)
Amy Guerra (D) and Jessica Caird (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, Place 5.
Amy Guerra Democrat Incumbent
Amy Guerra, who serves on the bench as Justice Amparo 'Amy' Guerra, is the Democratic candidate for the First Court of Appeals, where she has served since 2021, per her campaign site. She practiced as a private attorney for nearly 20 years, served as a Houston municipal court judge from 2005 to 2010, and was the first Hispanic partner at her law firm.
Jessica Caird Republican
Jessica Caird is the Republican candidate for the First Court of Appeals. She has served 26 years as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, including as Appellate Division Chief since 2021, and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, per her campaign site. She holds a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Elected by the voters of the 1st Court of Appeals District, which covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 14th District, Chief JusticeSarah Beth Landau (D) · Kevin Jewell (R)
Sarah Beth Landau (D) and Kevin Jewell (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District, Chief Justice.
Sarah Beth Landau Democrat
- Modernizing court operations and expanding legal education access for law students
Per the campaign site.
About Sarah Beth Landau
Sarah Beth Landau served as a justice on the First Court of Appeals from 2019 to 2024, per her campaign site. She previously worked as a federal public defender and commercial litigator.
Kevin Jewell Republican
Kevin Jewell is the Republican candidate for Chief Justice of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, where he has served as a justice since being elected on November 8, 2016, per his campaign site. Before joining the bench he spent 23 years in private practice as an appellate litigation shareholder and is board certified in civil appellate law. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston Law Center.
Elected by the voters of the 14th Court of Appeals District, which covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
Full race pageTexas Court of Appeals, 14th District, Place 7Ken Wise (R) · William Demond (D)
Ken Wise (R) and William Demond (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District, Place 7.
Ken Wise Republican Incumbent
Ken Wise is the incumbent Place 7 justice on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, appointed in October 2013, per the court's official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
William Demond Democrat
William Demond is the Democratic candidate for the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Place 7. He currently serves as a staff attorney for the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas and previously practiced as a partner in his own law firms, focusing on constitutional rights litigation for more than a decade, per his campaign site.
Elected by the voters of the 14th Court of Appeals District, which covers Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties, so this race is on every November 3, 2026 ballot there. District lines are set by Texas Government Code section 22.201.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Galveston County is split across 4 Texas Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressTexas Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 4, 11
Texas Senate District 4Ron C. Angeletti (D) · Brett W. Ligon (R)
Ron C. Angeletti Democratic
- Public school funding
- Flood mitigation
Per the Politics Done Right.
About Ron C. Angeletti
Ron C. Angeletti is an educator, special education advocate and small business owner running for Texas Senate District 4, according to a Politics Done Right interview. He is a first-time candidate for public office, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Brett W. Ligon Republican Incumbent
Brett W. Ligon is the Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Brett W. Ligon is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, per Texas Senate official biography. As district attorney, he created specialized divisions focused on public corruption, child exploitation, human trafficking, domestic violence and major crimes, per Texas Senate official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Ron C. Angeletti (Democratic), Brett W. Ligon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 4; Brett W. Ligon is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageTexas Senate District 11Dennis Paul (R) · Shannon Dicely (D)
Dennis Paul Republican
- Permanent funding for transportation corridors including Highway 225, Highway 146 and the I-610 Ship Channel Bridge
- A stronger coastal insurance market while preserving windstorm coverage options
- Infrastructure funding to support Gulf Coast ports and jobs
Per the campaign site.
About Dennis Paul
Dennis Paul is the Texas House District 129 state representative, first elected in 2014, according to his campaign site. He serves as treasurer of the House Republican Caucus and sits on the Transportation, Insurance and Homeland Security committees, per the same source.
Shannon Dicely Democratic
- Affordability for families
- Public education
- Healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Shannon Dicely
Shannon Dicely is a longtime Senate District 11 resident, mother and breast cancer survivor, according to the Houston Chronicle. She has volunteered in schools and served in neighborhood and civic leadership roles in the district, per the same source.
Dennis Paul (Republican), Shannon Dicely (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 11. Not on the November ballot: Mayes Middleton, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageTexas House: 2 districtsDistricts 23, 24
Texas House District 23Terri Leo Wilson (R) · Cheryl Lynn Clark (D)
Terri Leo Wilson Republican Incumbent
- Education reform and instructional materials
- Property tax relief
- Border security and public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Terri Leo Wilson
Terri Leo Wilson spent 38 years as a teacher, case manager, and department administrator serving middle school students with special needs, according to the Texas House's official biography. She earned undergraduate degrees in elementary and special education and a master's degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and served three elected terms on the State Board of Education before her election to the Texas House. She represents District 23, covering Chambers County and part of Galveston County.
Cheryl Lynn Clark Democratic
Cheryl Lynn Clark is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Terri Leo Wilson (Republican), Cheryl Lynn Clark (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 23; Terri Leo Wilson is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageTexas House District 24Greg Bonnen (R) · Frank N Carr (D)
Greg Bonnen Republican Incumbent
- Property tax relief
- Border security
- Education and parental rights
Per the campaign site.
About Greg Bonnen
Greg Bonnen is a neurosurgeon who founded the Texas Brain and Spine Center and co-founded Houston Physicians' Hospital in 2003, according to his campaign site. He has represented Texas House District 24 in Galveston County since 2013 and chairs the House Appropriations Committee, and has served as a medical missionary in Haiti, Cuba, and the Philippines.
Frank N Carr Democratic
Frank N Carr is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Carr is a cybersecurity professional and military veteran with experience securing systems at NASA and in the private sector, per Teach the Vote (ATPE). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Greg Bonnen (Republican), Frank N Carr (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 24; Greg Bonnen is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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