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Montgomery County judge candidates Keough, Graf campaign ahead of election

Republican Mark Keough is running for a third term as Montgomery County judge against Democratic challenger James Graf in the Nov. 3 general election. Keough, who took office in 2019, said he wants to continue building on his accomplishments. Graf pledged to serve just one term and focus on long-term financial planning.

Where
Montgomery County
When
October 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Montgomery

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Road bond$480 million1 Who pays or receives it: Montgomery County
  • State funds for mental health facility expansion$50 million1 Who pays or receives it: State of Texas

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Coming up

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. General election for Montgomery County judge (Montgomery County)1

Who's involved

  • Mark KeoughRepublican candidate for Montgomery County judge, incumbent serving third term
  • James GrafDemocratic challenger for Montgomery County judge

The facts

  • Keough served in Texas House of Representatives 2015-2018 representing District 15.1
  • Keough took office as Montgomery County judge in 2019 after defeating former judge Craig Doyal.1
  • In March, Keough secured Republican Party nomination by narrowly defeating Wayne Mack.1
  • Keough rejected salary increases each year during his tenure.1
  • During Keough's tenure, the county reduced its tax rate as home and business values increased.1
  • County worked to remove tolls on Texas 242 flyovers.1
  • More than two dozen new full-time law enforcement positions were funded.1
  • General election for Montgomery County judge is scheduled for Nov. 3.1

Who said what

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  • Mark Keough Serving people of Montgomery County has been greatest honor of his life.1
  • Mark Keough County must meet rapid growth head-on by improving infrastructure, managing tax dollars conservatively and supporting law enforcement.1
  • James Graf Will work quickly for the people, not the next election.1
  • James Graf Will work to establish longer-term financial planning as county approaches 1 million residents.1

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Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Meet Montgomery County judge candidates Mark Keough and James Graf Houston Chronicle Not rated, October 19, 2026
  2. Meet your candidates for county judge: Pat Treviño dewittcountytoday.com Not rated, October 20, 2026

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