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Brazos County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Russell. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Kim Russell won the Republican nomination outright over Steven "Bullet Head" Emert and Wajih "Joe" Ajib, 74.49%-19.63%-5.88%; no Democrat filed, so Russell is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. Sitting JP Rick Hill did not file for re-election, per the county's official primary canvass.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kim Russell

Kim Russell

Republican

Top priorities
  • Keep the court accessible, responsive and efficient
  • Ensure the court is led by fair and impartial judges
  • Favor consequences that correct rather than derail a young person's future

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kim Russell is an attorney, mother and community volunteer running for Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per her campaign site. Kim Russell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Russell. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Brazos County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Kim Russell, full profileOfficial Texas election office