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Montgomery County Judge
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge presides over the commissioners court, the county's governing body, which sets the county budget and tax rate.
Taxes & budget
James GrafDemocratic
- Pledges no new county revenue beyond growth and inflation.
Mark KeoughRepublican
- Pledges to keep the lowest responsible county tax rate.
Public safety
James GrafDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark KeoughRepublican
- Supports backing law enforcement as growth continues.
Housing
James GrafDemocratic
- Proposes disclosing long-term costs of development projects seeking approvals.
Mark KeoughRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
James GrafDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark KeoughRepublican
- Supports requiring developments to address traffic and drainage impacts.
Government & transparency
James GrafDemocratic
- Proposes publishing an interactive long-term county financial plan.
- Proposes holding some commissioners court meetings in the evening.
Mark KeoughRepublican
- Supports controlling county debt and protecting strong reserves.
Courts & justice
James GrafDemocratic
- Supports seeking voter-approved bonds for a new courthouse and jail.
Mark KeoughRepublican
- Supports voter approval of major courthouse or jail debt.
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