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Cameron County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Juan Mendoza. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

No Republican filed. None of the three Democrats reached a majority in March (Juan Mendoza 39.43%, "Gaby" Gabriela Fernandez 38.19%, Ancelmo Naranjo 22.38%); Mendoza won the May 26 Democratic runoff over Fernandez, 59.46%-40.54%, per the county's official canvasses. Mendoza is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.

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.

Texas › Cameron County › Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Juan Mendoza

Democratic

Biography

Juan Mendoza currently serves as Cameron County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, per the county's official website. Juan Mendoza appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Juan Mendoza. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 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 Cameron County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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