Local attorney, Colby Karhan, officially launched his Republican primary campaign for Navarro County Judge with a barbecue event on Oct. 2 at The Patio on South Beaton Street. Karhan delivered a compelling case for why he is the right choice to lead Navarro County, blending legal experience with a commitment to local priorities. The event marked the public unveiling of Karhan’s “Navarro First” vision for the county.
Standing before a Texas flag that had flown over the state Capitol on the day he announced his candidacy, Karhan addressed an audience of approximately fifty community members. “Above all—Navarro First!” he declared, pledging to shield landowners from out-of-county developers of wind, solar, and high-speed rail projects.
Karhan recounted stories of local landowners who were misled by wind farm companies: “I’ve heard stories of landowners who were promised one thing…then all of a sudden, the wind farm folks are building a road right through the middle of their cattle operation.” He added firmly, “I won’t tolerate it.”
Karhan described Navarro First as a guiding principle focused on defending local values: “This isn’t about politics; it’s about people—our families, our businesses, our future,” he said.
Regarding qualifications for the office, Karhan was clear — “I’m a day one judge.” Licensed in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, he highlighted how his 15 years of legal experience have directly served Navarro County residents. “You’d be surprised how many folks in Navarro County own property in those states,” he said with a smile, referring to his work on their probate and property matters.
He stressed that Navarro County’s voters deserve a judge ready to go without having to learn the job on the fly and reiterated his commitment to Constitutional protections — pulling out a weathered pocket Constitution to underline the point. “Come to my office, I’m happy to give them out to people,” he joked.
As a small business owner, Karhan spoke about the importance of sound budgeting. “Budgets reflect our priorities,” he said, pledging to work with county commissioners to reduce waste and boost transparency.
He emphasized the importance of supporting all first responders, calling them “the backbone of this community,” and expressed his intent to collaborate closely on improving rural fire protection and public safety resources.
Karhan also announced plans to spearhead a 5- to 10-year infrastructure strategy, positioning Navarro County to benefit from its location along the Dallas-Houston-San Antonio growth corridor. “Having good infrastructure invites opportunity,” he said, noting the importance of planning that respects the county’s identity and heritage.
Karhan resides in Navarro County with his wife Alyssa (McClure) of Blooming Grove. They have one son, Calen.
For more information about his campaign, visit colbykarhan.com.
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