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Jefferson County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

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

About this race

May 26 runoff result: Brandon Bartie won over incumbent Joseph L. Guillory, II 57%-43% in the Democratic runoff; no Republican filed, so Bartie is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per Port Arthur News reporting on the county's official runoff 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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Brandon Bartie

Democratic

Biography

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 2 in 2026?

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

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 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 Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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