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Montgomery County Primary Election Results and Runoffs

**Montgomery County Primary Delivers Clear Victories, Sets Stage for May Runoffs in Key Races**

Montgomery County voters turned out for the March 5 primary election, decisively settling numerous local races and teeing up critical runoff contests scheduled for May 28. With a host of Republican hopefuls on the ballot, voters within the county’s dominant political party were particularly active, shaping the future leadership of several key county departments and judicial benches.

For many high-profile county-wide positions, incumbents celebrated outright victories, securing their party’s nomination without the need for a second round of voting. Sheriff Rand Henderson easily clinched the Republican nomination, commanding a significant 78.36% of the vote. In the race for County Attorney, B. D. Griffin emerged victorious with a tighter 50.56%. The crucial 9th Judicial District Attorney seat went to Mike Scott, who garnered 56.12% of ballots cast, while Mike Seiler secured the 435th Judicial District Judge position with 58.33%. These wins effectively decide the outcome for these roles, given Montgomery County’s strong Republican lean, with general election opponents often facing an uphill battle.

However, several significant contests will require voters to return to the polls for a runoff election on May 28, as no candidate managed to clear the 50% plus one vote threshold required for an outright win. The County Commissioner Precinct 1 race will see Robert Walker (47.16%) and incumbent Charles Riley (35.61%) face off again. Similarly, in the County Commissioner Precinct 3 contest, Don Bunch (46.85%) and Webb Melder (27.28%) are advancing to the runoff. These commissioner positions are vital, holding sway over county infrastructure, budget, and services as members of the Commissioners Court.

State Representative incumbents also successfully defended their seats on March 5, securing their party’s nominations. Cecil Bell Jr. won District 3 with 62.22%, Will Metcalf for District 16 with 79.05%, and Steve Toth for District 15 with 61.96%. These representatives will continue to advocate for Montgomery County constituents in the Texas Legislature.

Most Constable races were also decided in the primary. Sam Houston won Precinct 1 with 68.10%, Gene DeForest took Precinct 2 with 52.27%, Clint Landis secured Precinct 4 with 77.40%, and Chris Jones won Precinct 5 with 53.30%. Constables serve as licensed peace officers, providing law enforcement services and executing civil process for the Justice Courts. However, Constable Precinct 3 is another race heading to a runoff, with Zach Verinder (49.46%) and incumbent Matthew “Rowdy” Hayden (36.17%) moving forward to the May 28 election.

Finally, local party leadership was determined. Alan Sadler won the Republican Party Chair with 62.11% of the vote, and Amin Salahuddin took the Democratic Party Chair with 52.88%. These chairs play a pivotal role in organizing party efforts and engaging voters for upcoming elections. On the presidential front, Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the Republican primary in the county, while Joe Biden secured the Democratic primary, mirroring statewide results.

The upcoming runoff election on May 28 will give voters a second chance to select their preferred candidates in the unresolved contests. Early voting for the runoff election will take place from May 20-24. Winners of both the primary and runoff elections will then advance to the General Election on November 5, where they will face candidates from opposing parties or independents, though many Montgomery County primary winners are strongly positioned due to the county’s political leanings. Voters are encouraged to verify their registration status and polling locations ahead of the runoff. Additional election information can typically be found on the Montgomery County Elections Administrator’s website.

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