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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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County Judge

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Brazoria County
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Rob GieseckeRob GieseckeRepublican
Eugene HowardDemocratic
Lucinda HenryLucinda HenryIndependent
On ballot as
Rob Giesecke
Eugene Howard
Lucinda Henry
Current role
Chairman, Port Freeport Commission; commercial real estate broker
Owner, Visionary Outreach Inc., a nonprofit organization
Physician assistant; small business owner
Background
  • Alvin High School graduate
  • Self-employed commercial real estate broker
  • Former board member, Brazoria County Crime Stoppers (per campaign)
  • Current board member, 100 Club of Brazoria County (per campaign)
  • Alvin native
  • 6th generation Texan (per candidate)
  • Non-profit business owner and community advocate (per candidate)
  • President, Brazoria County chapter of the NAACP (2020)
  • B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (2004), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (per campaign)
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (2006), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (per campaign)
  • M.B.A. with a concentration in accounting, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2023) (per campaign)
  • Brazoswood High School graduate (per campaign)
  • Physician assistant in pediatric medicine (since 2006) (per campaign)
  • Brazoria County resident for 40 years (per campaign)
Experience
  • Port Freeport Commission (elected 2021); vice chairman, then chairman (elected by the commission)
  • PAC treasurer, Brazoria County Republican Party (since 2019) (per Port Freeport biography)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won over Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole
  • Ran for U.S. House District 14 (2022 Democratic primary); lost to Mikal Williams
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won over Jim Mooney and Eddie Damian
  • No prior elected office (per campaign)
  • Helped manage her husband's earlier campaign for Brazoria County Sheriff (per campaign)
Top priorities
  • "My top priorities will be lower taxes, public safety, and investing in flood mitigation and road improvements"
  • "putting a ceiling on the county tax bill for seniors and the disabled, cutting wasteful spending and requiring voter approval before any new debt is issued"
  • "We must find a cost-effective way to add beds" at the county jail
  • His campaign says he "has pledged a self-imposed term limit on himself"
  • "I don't want to raise taxes, but I do want to raise investment"
  • "Infrastructure modernization: Regional road expansion along key corridors to relieve severe traffic congestion"
  • "Grid and water security: Protect crucial utility services through smart tax abatement agreements"
  • "reforming tax abatements so major developments fund infrastructure, not strain it"
  • "My top priorities are protecting taxpayer dollars, taking a hard look at county spending and ensuring we spend responsibly"
  • "I will focus on disciplined spending and keeping the county tax rate as low as responsibly possible"
  • "New development should help support the infrastructure it requires"
  • "independent leadership that is not tied to political parties, special interests or political action committees"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "My tax relief plan includes putting a ceiling on the county tax bill for seniors and the disabled, cutting wasteful spending and requiring voter approval before any new debt is issued."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "The county must set long term goals and plans to avoid being overwhelmed by growth and congestion."
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: he is "committed to driving forward on projects like flood mitigation and road improvements"
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact questionnaire, on the county jail: "We must find a cost-effective way to add beds and keep the criminals locked up without breaking the budget."
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "I don't want to raise taxes, but I do want to raise investment."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: wants to "upgrade infrastructure before approving major developments"
  • Flooding and drainage: In a Community Impact questionnaire: would address flooding by "upgrading drainage networks through targeted grants"
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact questionnaire: would "partner with industry to create a local HazMat emergency response team"
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "I will focus on disciplined spending and keeping the county tax rate as low as responsibly possible."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "New development should help support the infrastructure it requires."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
  • Governor Greg Abbott (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Cody Vasut (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria County Commissioner Jay Burridge (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Angleton John Wright (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Brazoria Philip Ray (listed by campaign)
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  • Mayor of Danbury Sue Powell (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Freeport Jerry Cain (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Jones Creek Corey Thomas (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Richwood Michael Durham (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Holiday Lakes Norman Schroeder (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Sandy Point CJ Waller (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Sweeny Dusty Hopkins (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Liverpool Lowell Matheny (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Bailey's Prairie Tammy Muttina (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Hillcrest Village Kendall McGillvray (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of West Columbia Laurie Kincannon (listed by campaign)
  • Alvin City Councilman Keko Moore (listed by campaign)
  • Alvin City Councilman Richard Garivey (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilwoman Christiene Daniel (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilwoman Barbara Simmons (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilman Blaine Smith (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilwoman Tina Watts (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilwoman Susan Parker (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilman Dustin Weisinger (listed by campaign)
  • Clute City Councilman Erik Aguilar (listed by campaign)
  • Clute City Councilman Joe Lopez (listed by campaign)
  • Freeport City Councilman George Matamoros (listed by campaign)
  • Freeport City Councilman Winston Rossow (listed by campaign)
  • Lake Jackson City Councilman Vinay Singhania (listed by campaign)
  • Oyster Creek Councilman James Dvorak (listed by campaign)
  • Oyster Creek Councilwoman Marinell Music (listed by campaign)
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
robgiesecke.com
Not found
lucindahenryforcountyjudge.com
Rob Giesecke

Rob Giesecke

Republican
On ballot as
Rob Giesecke
Current role
Chairman, Port Freeport Commission; commercial real estate broker
Background
  • Alvin High School graduate
  • Self-employed commercial real estate broker
  • Former board member, Brazoria County Crime Stoppers (per campaign)
  • Current board member, 100 Club of Brazoria County (per campaign)
  • Alvin native
  • 6th generation Texan (per candidate)
Experience
  • Port Freeport Commission (elected 2021); vice chairman, then chairman (elected by the commission)
  • PAC treasurer, Brazoria County Republican Party (since 2019) (per Port Freeport biography)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won over Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole
Top priorities
  • "My top priorities will be lower taxes, public safety, and investing in flood mitigation and road improvements"
  • "putting a ceiling on the county tax bill for seniors and the disabled, cutting wasteful spending and requiring voter approval before any new debt is issued"
  • "We must find a cost-effective way to add beds" at the county jail
  • His campaign says he "has pledged a self-imposed term limit on himself"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "My tax relief plan includes putting a ceiling on the county tax bill for seniors and the disabled, cutting wasteful spending and requiring voter approval before any new debt is issued."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "The county must set long term goals and plans to avoid being overwhelmed by growth and congestion."
  • Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: he is "committed to driving forward on projects like flood mitigation and road improvements"
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact questionnaire, on the county jail: "We must find a cost-effective way to add beds and keep the criminals locked up without breaking the budget."
Endorsements
  • Governor Greg Abbott (listed by campaign)
  • State Representative Cody Vasut (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria County Commissioner Jay Burridge (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Angleton John Wright (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Brazoria Philip Ray (listed by campaign)
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  • Mayor of Danbury Sue Powell (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Freeport Jerry Cain (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Jones Creek Corey Thomas (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Richwood Michael Durham (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Holiday Lakes Norman Schroeder (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Sandy Point CJ Waller (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Sweeny Dusty Hopkins (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Liverpool Lowell Matheny (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Bailey's Prairie Tammy Muttina (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of Hillcrest Village Kendall McGillvray (listed by campaign)
  • Mayor of West Columbia Laurie Kincannon (listed by campaign)
  • Alvin City Councilman Keko Moore (listed by campaign)
  • Alvin City Councilman Richard Garivey (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilwoman Christiene Daniel (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilwoman Barbara Simmons (listed by campaign)
  • Angleton City Councilman Blaine Smith (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilwoman Tina Watts (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilwoman Susan Parker (listed by campaign)
  • Brazoria City Councilman Dustin Weisinger (listed by campaign)
  • Clute City Councilman Erik Aguilar (listed by campaign)
  • Clute City Councilman Joe Lopez (listed by campaign)
  • Freeport City Councilman George Matamoros (listed by campaign)
  • Freeport City Councilman Winston Rossow (listed by campaign)
  • Lake Jackson City Councilman Vinay Singhania (listed by campaign)
  • Oyster Creek Councilman James Dvorak (listed by campaign)
  • Oyster Creek Councilwoman Marinell Music (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
robgiesecke.com

Eugene Howard

Democratic
On ballot as
Eugene Howard
Current role
Owner, Visionary Outreach Inc., a nonprofit organization
Background
  • Non-profit business owner and community advocate (per candidate)
  • President, Brazoria County chapter of the NAACP (2020)
Experience
  • Ran for U.S. House District 14 (2022 Democratic primary); lost to Mikal Williams
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won over Jim Mooney and Eddie Damian
Top priorities
  • "I don't want to raise taxes, but I do want to raise investment"
  • "Infrastructure modernization: Regional road expansion along key corridors to relieve severe traffic congestion"
  • "Grid and water security: Protect crucial utility services through smart tax abatement agreements"
  • "reforming tax abatements so major developments fund infrastructure, not strain it"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "I don't want to raise taxes, but I do want to raise investment."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: wants to "upgrade infrastructure before approving major developments"
  • Flooding and drainage: In a Community Impact questionnaire: would address flooding by "upgrading drainage networks through targeted grants"
  • Public safety: In a Community Impact questionnaire: would "partner with industry to create a local HazMat emergency response team"
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Lucinda Henry

Lucinda Henry

Independent
On ballot as
Lucinda Henry
Current role
Physician assistant; small business owner
Background
  • B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (2004), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (per campaign)
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (2006), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (per campaign)
  • M.B.A. with a concentration in accounting, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2023) (per campaign)
  • Brazoswood High School graduate (per campaign)
  • Physician assistant in pediatric medicine (since 2006) (per campaign)
  • Brazoria County resident for 40 years (per campaign)
Experience
  • No prior elected office (per campaign)
  • Helped manage her husband's earlier campaign for Brazoria County Sheriff (per campaign)
Top priorities
  • "My top priorities are protecting taxpayer dollars, taking a hard look at county spending and ensuring we spend responsibly"
  • "I will focus on disciplined spending and keeping the county tax rate as low as responsibly possible"
  • "New development should help support the infrastructure it requires"
  • "independent leadership that is not tied to political parties, special interests or political action committees"
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "I will focus on disciplined spending and keeping the county tax rate as low as responsibly possible."
  • Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact questionnaire: "New development should help support the infrastructure it requires."
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research

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