County Republican Candidates
Grimes County Judge
joe Fauth III
Grimes County Court-at-Law Judge
Tuck Moody McLain
A county court at law judge presides over a statutory county-level trial court to hear specific civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Judge McLain has served as Grimes County County-at-Law judge since 2017.
Grimes County District Clerk
Diane LeFlore
A county district clerk manages and preserves the official legal records, court proceedings, and administrative operations for the district and county-at-law courts. Mrs. LeFlore has served as Grimes County District Clerk since 2018.
Grimes County Clerk
Barbara 'Tina' Kimich
A county clerk acts as the primary record keeper and clerk for the Commissioner's Court. Mrs. Kimich has served as Grimes County District Clerk since 2025.
Grimes County Treasurer
Tom Maynard
A county treasurer acts as the chief custodian of finance for a local government, responsible for receiving, managing, safeguarding, and disbursing county funds. Mr. Maynard has served as Grimes County Treasurer since 2021.
Grimes County Commissioner, Pct. 2
carter d. benton
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.
Grimes County Commissioner, Pct 4
greg mock
My name is Greg A. Mock and I am running for Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4. Born and raised in Grimes County,
Grimes County Justic of the Peace, Pct 1
Chris M. Acord
A justice of the peace presides over a justice court to handle minor civil disputes, low-level criminal fines, and official duties like issuing warrants and conducting inquests. Judge Acord has served as Grimes County Justice of the Peace since 2017.
Grimes County Justice of the Peace, Pct 2
Lester Underwood
A justice of the peace presides over a justice court to handle minor civil disputes, low-level criminal fines, and official duties like issuing warrants and conducting inquests. Judge Underwood has served as Grimes County Justice of the Peace since 2015.
Grimes County Justice of the Peace, Pct 3 & 4
Mark S. Laughlin
A justice of the peace presides over a justice court to handle minor civil disputes, low-level criminal fines, and official duties like issuing warrants and conducting inquests. Judge Laughlin has served as Grimes County Justice of the Peace since 2016.