Grayson withdraws from Ellis County Judge race

Raburn wins primary for county's top executive position

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:00am

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Former Ennis resident Lane Grayson withdrew from the Ellis County Judge runoff on Tuesday, March 17, ensuring Kameron K. Raburn the victory in the primary for chief executive officer of the county.

Why it matters

The Ellis County Judge is the chief executive officer of the county, responsible for overseeing county operations and serving as the presiding officer of the Commissioners Court. Grayson's withdrawal clears the path for Raburn to win the primary and likely take on the role.

The details

According to Randy Bellomy, the Republican Party County Chairman, he received a dropout letter from Grayson just prior to the runoff election. Grayson's withdrawal ensures Raburn will win the primary and likely become the next Ellis County Judge.

  • Grayson withdrew from the runoff on March 17, 2026.

The players

Lane Grayson

A former Ennis resident who withdrew from the Ellis County Judge runoff.

Kameron K. Raburn

The winner of the Ellis County Judge primary after Grayson's withdrawal.

Randy Bellomy

The Republican Party County Chairman who received Grayson's dropout letter.

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What’s next

Raburn will now advance to the general election as the Republican nominee for Ellis County Judge.

The takeaway

Grayson's withdrawal clears the path for Raburn to become the next Ellis County Judge, the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing county operations.