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Chris Kinard (Galveston County Judge, Texas, candidate 2026)

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Chris Kinard
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Candidate, Galveston County Judge
Elections and appointments
Next election
March 3, 2026
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Chris Kinard (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Galveston County Judge in Texas. Kinard is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]

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Biography

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Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Galveston County Judge

Albert Al Smith (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Galveston County Judge on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Galveston County Judge

Incumbent Mark Henry (R) and Chris Kinard (R) are running in the Republican primary for Galveston County Judge on March 3, 2026.


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