Mark Henry

County Judge (Galveston County) · Republican Primary 2026

IncumbentRepublican

About ✓ Verified

Long-serving Republican county judge first elected in 2010, seeking fifth term emphasizing tax cuts and government efficiency.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Tax rate reductions
Streamlined government
Bolstered law enforcement
Fiscal stability

Strengths Sourced

14+ years of proven experience
Strong fundraising and financial support
Record of maintaining AAA bond rating
Consistent tax reduction efforts

Concerns Sourced

Faces questions about high salary compared to other counties
Associated with political machine allegations
May be seen as entrenched incumbent
Accused of targeting opponents through proxies

Sources (20)

Current Election - Galveston County, TX (2026-02-28)
Galveston County primary election results for March 3, 2026 (2026-02-28)
Samantha Morris (Galveston County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
2026 Republican Primary Voter Guide: What's on the ballot? (2026-02-28)
Election Resources - Galveston County Republican Party (2026-02-28)
Low turnout, high stakes: Early voting ends Friday in pivotal Galveston County primaries | Local News | The Daily News (2026-02-28)
Mark Henry (Galveston County Judge, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Galveston County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Galveston County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
Election Duties - at the County Level (2026-02-28)
May 3, 2025 Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Important Dates for the Party Conventions, Primary Elections, and General Election (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Counties Approved to Use the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP) for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election (2026-02-28)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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