Montgomery County, Texas

District Attorney, 9th Judicial District, Unexpired Term

One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, 9th Judicial District, Unexpired Term on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Holley. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Single-nominee race: Mike Holley is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates). Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Holley district attorney on October 29, 2025 to fill a vacancy; this election fills the remainder of that term.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Mike Holley, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Montgomery County › District Attorney, 9th Judicial District, Unexpired Term

Mike Holley

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Pursuing fairness, accountability and justice for every citizen
Maintaining a tradition of integrity and dedicated service in the office
Emphasizing mentorship, ethics and collaboration with law enforcement partners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Holley serves as District Attorney for Montgomery County, Texas, appointed in October 2025, and is a board certified criminal law specialist, per the campaign site. Holley served as a U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps officer, led a prosecution team in the Abu Ghraib detainee abuse cases, and later served as First Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 2016 to 2025, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Next on your ballotJudge, County Court at Law No. 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for District Attorney, 9th Judicial District, Unexpired Term in 2026?

When is the District Attorney, 9th Judicial District, Unexpired Term 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.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Holley, full profile Official Texas election office