Harris County, Texas

Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2

One candidate is tracked for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Melanie Miles. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The sitting judge lost the May 26 Democratic runoff; 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Harris County › Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2

Melanie Miles

Democratic

Top priorities

Bringing legal aid and housing assistance directly into the courtroom
Ending rapid-fire case processing in favor of more thorough hearings
Building partnerships connecting residents to stabilization resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Miles is a board-certified attorney with more than 20 years of experience who founded Southeast Democrats, the first HCDP-authorized Democratic club in Southeast Houston, per the campaign site. She provides pro bono legal help with wills, evictions and deed restrictions for seniors and families, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 in 2026?

When is the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, 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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Verify this race

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

Melanie Miles, full profile Official Texas election office