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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

ALBERT AL SMITH

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

Galveston County

County Judge

Albert Al Smith

Albert Al Smith

Democratic
On ballot as
ALBERT AL SMITH
Current role
Democratic nominee for Galveston County Judge
Background
  • BA in Education, Texas Southern University (per campaign)
  • Master's in Special Education Administration, Prairie View A&M (per campaign)
  • U.S. Marine Corps veteran, 10th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune (per campaign)
  • Special education teacher, 15 years (per campaign)
Experience
  • No prior elected office listed on his campaign site
  • Member, Rotary Club of Texas City
  • Fellow, Texas City Rotary Club (inducted 2024)
  • Democratic primary (March 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • Responsible fiscal leadership and transparent government
  • Public safety and emergency preparedness
  • Economic growth, small business support, and infrastructure
  • Expanding affordable housing
  • Investing in mental and behavioral health services
Tidbits
  • Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: says he is "committed to responsible fiscal leadership, transparent government"
  • Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: priorities include "supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure, expanding affordable housing"
  • Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
  • Public safety: Campaign site: pledges "leadership on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and disaster preparedness" and "investing in mental and behavioral health services outside the jail system"
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
alsmithwin.com