Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

One candidate is tracked for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gregory Rikard. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Single-nominee race: Gregory Rikard, unopposed in the Republican primary, is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).

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 › Galveston County › Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Gregory Rikard

Republican

Top priorities

Keep experienced, qualified public officials serving the court
Ensure court accessibility during regular business hours

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gregory Rikard currently serves as Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county's official website. He has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, beginning with the Galveston County Sheriff's Department in 1993 and serving as Kemah Chief of Police before retiring in 2016, per his campaign site, which also lists him as Director of the county's Personal Bond and Collections Department. Gregory Rikard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 in 2026?

When is the Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Galveston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Gregory Rikard, full profile Official Texas election office