Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County Judge

2 candidates are tracked for Galveston County Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Henry and Albert "Al" Smith. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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).

What this office does

County judge (county executive). In Texas and a few other states the county judge is the county's chief executive and presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing board. The office prepares the budget, runs county administration and emergency management and, in smaller counties, still hears some probate and misdemeanor matters. It is an administrative office more than a courtroom one.

This race. Every voter in Galveston County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mark Henry, is on the ballot.

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Mark Henry

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Continued tax relief and streamlined government
Boosting law enforcement salaries and navigating appraisal reform

Per the Galveston County Daily News.

Biography

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

Top priorities

Responsible fiscal leadership and transparent government
Public safety and emergency preparedness
Economic growth, infrastructure and affordable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Galveston County Judge in 2026?

When is the Galveston County Judge election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Galveston County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Galveston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Galveston County Clerk Galveston County District Clerk Galveston County Commissioner, Precinct 2 See all 25 Galveston County races

Candidate profiles

Mark Henry, full profile Albert "Al" Smith, full profile Official Texas election office