Carter Benton is the Commissioner-Elect for Grimes County Precinct 2 and will take office on January 1, 2027. A longtime Grimes County resident, Carter has called the county home for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Dr. Jaime Benton, have raised their three children here and have built their careers, businesses, and lives around serving the community they call home. Carter is a United States Navy veteran, former educator, small business owner, and active community volunte

Trey Wharton is the Republican incumbent and candidate for Texas House of Representatives, District 12. Rep. Trey Wharton has dedicated over three decades to serving the Huntsville community in various leadership roles. He proudly served on the Huntsville Independent School Board for eight years, including three years as Board President, where he championed education initiatives and fostered meaningful connections between schools and the community. While serving as a Huntsvil

Joe Fauth III is the Republican candidate for Grimes County Judge. After twenty-eight (28) years in “Industry”, Joe started his own management development and consulting practice, FAUTH & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. His career has allowed him to live and learn the functional areas of manufacturing and operations, sales and marketing, human resources management, training and development. Joe Fauth was a Management Consultant specializing in organizational learning and pe

Greg Mock is the Republican candidate for Grimes County Commissioner, Pct 4 My name is Greg A. Mock and I am running for Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4. Born and raised in Grimes County, I have always maintained my permanent residence here even during the brief time I was away at college. I graduated from Navasota High School in 1984 and Texas A&M University in 1989 with a degree in Agriculture Economics. I came back home to eventually begin my own small business and t

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

The Constitution of the United States turns 239 years old Sept. 17, 2026. Its signing in 1787 is recognized by presidential proclamation each year, and Sept. 17-23 is designated as Constitution Week. Our Constitution is the oldest written national Constitution in the world. It’s preservation of personal freedom is what sets it apart from all others and protects us from a government gone rogue. Constitution Day began in 1940 with congressional efforts to recognize attainment o

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Repu

Every two years, thousands of grassroot Republican voters from around Texas gather at a State Convention. This gathering determines what it means to be a Republican in Texas. One of the most important ways this happens is the development of the official platform of the Texas Republican Party. This document lays out in pain staking detail what the Texas Republican Party believes - not everyone agrees with everything - but it is a pretty amazing document. The Grimes County Re

It genuinely surprises me when people say they don’t care about politics. Politics is simply the way we make collective decisions. Whether we like it or not, the political process shapes our taxes, our schools, our freedoms, and the future our children inherit. An informed electorate isn’t optional – it’s the only way our system works. When I vote, I look at two things: the candidate and the candidate’s party. People judge individual candidates differently, but a political pa

In celebration of America's 250th Birthday - the Grimes County Republican Party decided to go old school! Make sure you spend time today remembering and pondering the ideas that make the USA the best and brightest light for freedom! Happy July 4th!

The energy was electric on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as the Grimes County Republican Party (GCRP) proudly hosted its 21st Annual Reagan Dinner—an unforgettable evening that brought together hundreds of passionate Republican voters, candidates, and grassroots activists for a night of celebration, inspiration, and unity. The Grimes County Expo Center was transformed into a showcase of patriotic pride, thanks to the incredible volunteers from the Grimes County Republican Wome

How often do you read a news article or hear a talking head on tv and think that this world is going to hell in a handbasket? The fear that the media and talking heads create is their way of creating urgency for their product and repeat visitors. When you digest these stories and relate them to how your life is going, do you ever feel the disconnect? That little voice is telling you to believe what you know instead of what you hear. This phenomenon gets worse anytime the