Galveston County Judge Mark Henry announced Wednesday he would seek a fourth term in office and run for reelection in the Republican Party primaries in 2022.
Henry has been the county judge since 2010. The announcement isn’t surprising. Henry has said in private conservations he intended to seek another term.
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Henry has said in private CONSERVATIONS.
Someone did not proofread.
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