League City Mayor Nick Long has landed endorsements from three Galveston County officials in the week since he formally launched his re-election bid, with Sheriff Jimmy Fullen becoming the latest backer on Sunday, July 26.

Long announced the sheriff's endorsement on X, saying Fullen "knows that, like him, I will always make public safety a priority and stand with the men and women of law enforcement who keep our community safe."

The endorsement came six days after Long filed for re-election on Monday, July 20, the first day of the candidate filing period for the Tuesday, November 3 general election. According to the city's official elections page, Long is the only candidate who has filed for mayor so far. The filing window remains open through Monday, August 17.

Long, a Clear Creek High School graduate who has served on City Council and as mayor for 12 years, built his announcement around tax relief and infrastructure. He claimed the city has delivered "nearly a 40% reduction in the overall property tax rate" during his tenure. That figure has not been independently verified against city budget records; it comes from Long's own campaign statement.

His platform also emphasizes public safety staffing, drainage investment, and a policy of requiring new development to cover its own costs rather than shifting the burden to existing taxpayers.

County officials line up early

Fullen isn't the only county figure backing Long. Long announced Galveston County Commissioner Hank Dugie's endorsement on Tuesday, July 21, highlighting their work together on regional drainage solutions. He announced Commissioner Darrell Apffel's endorsement on Friday, July 24, saying they had worked together to "improve infrastructure and find efficiencies that benefit taxpayers."

All three endorsement announcements came from Long's X account. No independent statements from the endorsers were available.

Fullen, who won election as Galveston County Sheriff in November 2024, holds office through December 31, 2028. In December 2025, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved a six-month probated suspension of Fullen's peace officer license, backdated to run from June 30 through December 31, 2024. The suspension had no effect on his current status as sheriff, according to Houston Public Media and KPRC reporting. Fullen's legal team said the settlement closed the matter completely.

Long and his wife Kari were both raised in League City. He co-founded a benefits consulting firm and a real estate investment company focused on Galveston County, according to his city biography.

What voters need to know

League City uses a council-manager form of government. The mayor serves a four-year term and may run for one additional consecutive term. Five seats are on the November 3 ballot.

The last day to register to vote is Monday, October 5. Candidate filing closes Monday, August 17. Residents can check the full candidate list at leaguecitytx.gov/elections.