Michael H. Ghutzman (Texas 359th District Court, Texas, candidate 2026)

Michael H. Ghutzman

Republican Party

Candidate, Texas 359th District Court

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Montgomery High School

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University, 2012

Law

University of Houston, 2015

Graduate

Texas A&M University, 2012

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign website

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Personal LinkedIn

Michael H. Ghutzman (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Texas 359th District Court. Ghutzman was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Ghutzman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael H. Ghutzman provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on December 30, 2025:

• High school: Montgomery High School
• Bachelor's: Texas A&M University, 2012
• Graduate: Texas A&M University, 2012
• J.D.: University of Houston, 2015
• Profession: Attorney
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook
• LinkedIn

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas 359th District Court

Michael H. Ghutzman (R) and Jo Ann Linzer (R) ran in the Republican primary for Texas 359th District Court on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Michael H. Ghutzman
		Jo Ann Linzer

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Michael H. Ghutzman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ghutzman's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Michael Ghutzman is the Chief of the Major Crimes Section at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, he’s Board Certified in Criminal Law, and should be your choice to be the next judge of the 359th District Court. Michael attended Texas A&M University and earned both a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government. In December 2015, Michael received his law degree from the University of Houston. In March 2016, Michael started his career as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Having had a front row seat to watch soft on crime, Democrat judges take over in Harris County, Michael applied to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and was hired by Brett Ligon in November 2017. On behalf of the citizens of the State of Texas, Michael has prosecuted over 4000 cases to disposition. Michael has distinguished himself as a notable trial lawyer having tried over forty cases to verdict. Michael has litigated some of the most serious cases in Montgomery County including violent crime, Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Children, Failure to Render Aid Causing Death, and Intoxication Manslaughter. Michael has always been focused on keeping Montgomery County safe and is the “law and order” candidate in this race. Michael would be honored to have your vote and support to be the next judge of the 359th District Court.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The pursuit of justice is a noble calling. It requires judges to preside with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to fairness in every decision they make.
• Professionally, I have been, am, and always will be 100% committed to criminal justice.
• I am committed to my faith, family, and keeping this community safe.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal justice

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Brett W. Ligon - Montgomery County's Longest Serving District Attorney

Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas PAC
Houston Police Officers' Union PAC
Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association PAC
Joe Corley - Former Montgomery County Sheriff
Guy Williams - Former Montgomery County Sheriff
Jon Buckholtz - 30+ Year Master Peace Officer
Wally Wieghat - Splendora Police Chief
Kyle Montgomery - Magnolia Police Chief
Anthony Solomon - Montgomery Police Chief
Brandal Jackson - Willis Police Chief
Stephen Carlisle - Roman Forest Police Chief
Craig McCown - Cut and Shoot Police Chief
Phillip D. Hughes - Stagecoach Police Chief
Chris Hernandez - Patton Village Police Chief

...and others!

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