Harris County, Texas

Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2

One candidate is tracked for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucia Bates. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Only one nominee prints in November.

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. The sitting officeholder, Lucia Bates, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Harris County › Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2

Lucia Bates

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Addressing constituent concerns with effective judicial action
Keeping the community informed and connected on local developments
Transparent, accessible service with integrity and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bates has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2 in Harris County for eight years and is seeking a third term, per the campaign site. Before taking the bench she founded LB Marketing Solutions and worked in media sales, earning Sales Manager of the Year three times at the Houston Chronicle, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA and serves on several community boards, including as a trustee for HCA Hospitals Southeast, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 in 2026?

When is the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 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 Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Lucia Bates, full profile Official Texas election office