Mark Keough

County Judge (Montgomery County) · Republican Primary 2026

IncumbentRepublican

About ✓ Verified

Current Montgomery County Judge since 2019, former Texas State Representative with extensive automotive industry and ministry background.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Cut personal salary by 12% upon taking office
Advocates for no-new-revenue tax rates
Opposes federal/state COVID overreach
Supports law enforcement funding increases
Promotes infrastructure development with pay-as-you-go planning

Strengths Sourced

Delivered on campaign promises like toll removal
Maintained AAA county credit rating
Led county through 13 natural disasters
Reduced county debt while balancing budget

Concerns Sourced

Involved in library censorship controversy
DWI conviction with prescription medications
Facing federal lawsuit over library firing
May be seen as too politically partisan

Sources (20)

Montgomery County Elections - Sample Ballots (2026-03-02)
See which candidates filed for Montgomery County primary races | Community Impact (2026-03-02)
Montgomery County, Texas, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-03-02)
2026 Republican Primary Ballot Propositions — Montgomery County Republican Party of Texas GOP (2026-03-02)
Full List of Candidates for March 3 Primary Elections in The Woodlands | Woodlands Online (2026-03-02)
Wayne Mack (Montgomery County Judge, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-03-02)
Montgomery County Elections (2026-03-02)
Mark Keough (Montgomery County Judge, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-03-02)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-03-02)
See what Montgomery County judge primary candidates had to say in Feb. 17 forum | Community Impact (2026-03-02)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-03-02)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-03-02)
Montgomery County Voter Registration Figures (2026-03-02)
Important Dates for the Party Conventions, Primary Elections, and General Election (2026-03-02)
Current Elections Information for 2026 March Primary Election – March 3, 2026 (2026-03-02)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-03-02)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-03-02)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-03-02)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-03-02)
Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-03-02)

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

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