James Graf

Democratic

On ballot as: James Graf
Current role: Interim chief financial officer, NK Gen Biotech (per FOX 26, March 2026)
Background: Describes "four decades finance and management experience, including 15 years as public company CEO/CFO." (per Community Impact questionnaire)
Experience: Not found
Top priorities: "Conservative fiscal responsibility requires longer term financial planning as we grow to a million residents"
"Publish an interactive long-term county financial plan, as a guide for decision-making, budgeting and accountability"
"No new revenues beyond growth and inflation", with possible exceptions for "special voter-approved capital projects"
"We need a safe modern courthouse and jail"; will "spearhead effort to secure widespread public support for bonds"
"More public visibility and voice on Commissioners Court agendas, including move to some evening meetings"
"Promote broader economic and business growth, not just rooftops"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "I would focus on no new revenues beyond growth and inflation. Exceptions may be special voter-approved capital projects."
Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Infrastructure and growth require greater alignment."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: In a Community Impact Q&A: "We need a safe modern courthouse and jail to ensure public safety, and can’t kick the can on this any longer."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

James Graf

County Judge

James Graf