Montgomery County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Preview your Montgomery County, Texas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed29
Profiles47
Races We’re Tracking
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John Sellars was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 13. John Sellars's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: John Sellars was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 13 · John Sellars's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Kim Attaya▾
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Kristin Guardino▾
Kristin Guardino holds a Juris Doctorate and practiced complex civil, business,. Kristin Guardino's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Kristin Guardino holds a Juris Doctorate and practiced complex civil, business, · Kristin Guardino's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Kristin Hoisington is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Kristin Hoisington's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Kristin Hoisington is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Kristin Hoisington's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Nick Vonas▾
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Montgomery Mayor
City
Art Aguilar▾
Art Aguilar is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Art Aguilar's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Art Aguilar is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Art Aguilar's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Mark Gess▾
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Sara Countryman▾
Sara Countryman served as the former Mayor of the City of Montgomery, bringing valuable executive leadership experience to her current candidacy. Her tenure as mayor provided direct insight into municipal governance and community needs. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
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Conroe City Council Place 4
City
Jerry L. O’Neal▾
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John J. Kessler▾
Kessler (Conroe City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. John J. Kessler's policy positions are summarized from available public sources; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Kessler (Conroe City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now · John J. Kessler's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Ken Blevins▾
Ken Blevins ran for Sebastian County County Judge in Arkansas, participating in the Republican. Ken Blevins's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Ken Blevins ran for Sebastian County County Judge in Arkansas, participating in the Republican · Ken Blevins's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery City Council Place 2
City
Casey L. Olson▾
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Tim Giraud▾
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Montgomery County Court at Law No. 1
County
John C. Hafley · R▾
John Hafley As a criminal defense attorney, John Hafley <strong focused on client& x27;s rights under the Constitution</strong . He fully believes in and embraces The Bill of Rights, an important part of this great document and the cornerstone of individual protection against tyranny and oppression by the Government. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: John Hafley As a criminal defense attorney, John Hafley <strong focused on client& x27;s rights under the Constitution</strong · He fully believes in and embraces The Bill of Rights, an important part of this great document and the cornerstone of individual protection against tyranny and oppression by the Government · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Scharlene White Valdez is a Republican Party candidate seeking re-election. Scharlene White Valdez is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Scharlene White Valdez is a Republican Party candidate seeking re-election · Scharlene White Valdez is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Information regarding professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Brittany Gable-Hale is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information regarding professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · Brittany Gable-Hale is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Probate Court 1
County
Claudia Laird · R▾
Claudia Laird - Ballotpedia Laird <strong won the Republican Runoff Primary, receiving 64 percent of the vote</strong .[4] She was re-elected after running unopposed in the general election. Claudia Laird (Montgomery County Court at Law No. 2, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Claudia Laird <strong ran in the Republican primary for Montgomery County Court at Law No.
Priorities: Claudia Laird - Ballotpedia Laird <strong won the Republican Runoff Primary, receiving 64 percent of the vote</strong .[4] She was re-elected after running unopposed in the general election · Claudia Laird (Montgomery County Court at Law No · , Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Claudia Laird <strong ran in the Republican primary for Montgomery County Court at Law No.</strong Claudia Laird BallotReady <strong Candidate for Montgomery County Probate Court-at-Law Judge - Court 1 in 2026 Texas Primary Election</strong
Billy Masden is a Republican candidate for Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 in Texas, running in the March 3, 2026 primary. He is also listed as a candidate for Montgomery County Treasurer. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: promoting fairness within the judicial system · promoting efficiency within the judicial system · promoting accessibility within the judicial system
Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the candidate. Ashton Hedrick is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Provide a 150-300 character biography summarizing the candidate · Ashton Hedrick is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Jay Gross▾
No biographical information was provided for this candidate. Jay Gross's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: No biographical information was provided for this candidate · Jay Gross's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Tanya Maddux▾
Information regarding Tanya Maddux's professional background, education, and experience is not. Tanya Maddux's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information regarding Tanya Maddux's professional background, education, and experience is not · Tanya Maddux's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
County
Jason Dunn · R▾
Information on Jason Dunn's professional background, education, and experience. Jason Dunn is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Information on Jason Dunn's professional background, education, and experience · Jason Dunn is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Melisa Miller currently serves as the Montgomery County District Clerk in Texas, an office. Melisa Miller is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Melisa Miller currently serves as the Montgomery County District Clerk in Texas, an office · Melisa Miller is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
Jennie Drude▾
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Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
County
Amy Tucker · R▾
Amy Tucker (Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3, Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Amy Tucker (Republican Party) ran for re-election for <strong judge of the Montgomery County Court</strong at Law No. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Amy Tucker (Montgomery County Court at Law No · , Texas, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia Amy Tucker (Republican Party) ran for re-election for <strong judge of the Montgomery County Court</strong at Law No · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Judge
County
Wayne Mack · R▾
Wayne Mack is a Republican Party candidate running for election as judge of the Montgomery County Judge. Wayne Mack is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Wayne Mack is a Republican Party candidate running for election as judge of the Montgomery County Judge · Wayne Mack is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
James Graf · D▾
James Graf began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York and Los Angeles. James Graf is associated with the D party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: James Graf began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York and Los Angeles · James Graf is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 4
County
Matt Gray · R▾
Information on Matt Gray's professional background, education, and experience for the Montgomery. Matt Gray is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Information on Matt Gray's professional background, education, and experience for the Montgomery · Matt Gray is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Brenda Diaz is a former Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher and a. Brenda Diaz is associated with the Republican party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Brenda Diaz is a former Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher and a · Brenda Diaz is associated with the Republican party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Grady Trey Spikes is a Republican Party candidate running for re-election as Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in Texas. His professional background includes serving in this judicial role. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
County
Scott Carson · R▾
Scott Carson is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Scott Carson is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Scott Carson is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Scott Carson is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Brian Luly · R▾
Brian Luly is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Brian Luly is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Brian Luly is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Brian Luly is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
John A. Lagway Jr. · D▾
John A. Lagway Jr, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. is listed in Ballot Brief election research; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: John A. Lagway Jr. is listed in Ballot Brief election research · John A. Lagway Jr. is associated with the D party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 2
County
Bob Harvey · R▾
Bob Harvey has a distinguished global career in the oil and gas industry, where he served as a strategic leader. He has a proven record of driving multi-million dollar growth and profitability for global companies, and is an expert at implementing process improvements. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
Charlie Riley, a Republican, has served as Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 2 in Texas since his initial election in 2014, securing re-election in 2018 and 2022. He is currently seeking re-election in 2026. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Charlie Riley, a Republican, has served as Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 2 in Texas since his initial election in 2014, securing re-election in 2018 and 2022 · He is currently seeking re-election in 2026 · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Bush (Montgomery County Treasurer, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Melanie K. Bush (R) is running in the Republican primary for <strong Montgomery County Treasurer on March 3, 2026</strong . Bush Nominated for the Texas Outstanding County Treasurer Award Woodlands Online The County Treasurer’s Association of Texas (CTAT) has announced the nomination of Montgomery County Treasurer Melanie K.
Priorities: Bush (Montgomery County Treasurer, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia Incumbent Melanie K · Bush (R) is running in the Republican primary for <strong Montgomery County Treasurer on March 3, 2026</strong · Bush Nominated for the Texas Outstanding County Treasurer Award Woodlands Online The County Treasurer’s Association of Texas (CTAT) has announced the nomination of Montgomery County Treasurer Melanie K
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - District 2
County
Jay Mac Sanders · R▾
Jay Mac Sanders is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Jay Mac Sanders is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Jay Mac Sanders is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Jay Mac Sanders is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Judge - District 1
County
Mark Keough · R▾
Mark Keough is the incumbent Montgomery County Judge in Texas, currently running for his third term. He previously served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 15 from 2013 to 2015. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: efficient county governance · public safety · taxpayer interests
Biography information for Cheryl Fox is not available from the provided research text. Cheryl Fox's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Top priorities not available · Top priorities not available · Top priorities not available
Efrain Lucas▾
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Montgomery ISD Position 1
Local
Eddie Winn▾
Eddie Winn (Montgomery Independent School District, ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: Eddie Winn (Montgomery Independent School District, .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery County Clerk
County
Brandon Steinmann · R▾
Brandon Steinmann is an experienced Government Relations Executive. He previously served as District Director for Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) from October 2020 to March 2022; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 - District 2
County
William Waggoner · R▾
William Waggoner is listed in Ballot Brief election research. William Waggoner is associated with the R party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
Priorities: William Waggoner is listed in Ballot Brief election research · William Waggoner is associated with the R party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Montgomery ISD Position 2
Local
Shawn Denison▾
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