McLennan County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Leslie Edwards. Candidate information follows official McLennan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 26 runoff result: Leslie Edwards unseated one-term incumbent Lucyann Sanchez-Miramontez in the Democratic runoff (Sanchez-Miramontez led the March 3 primary field with 45.4% to Edwards' 37.6% and Steve Romero's 16.9%, but Edwards won the runoff), per the Waco Tribune-Herald. No Republican filed, so Edwards is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot (Texas prints unopposed nominees).

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 › McLennan County › Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

Leslie Edwards

Democratic

Biography

Edwards began a career in healthcare, including Level 1 Trauma ER, psychiatry and family medicine clinic work, before moving into real estate, per the campaign site. Edwards received a Texas Real Estate Broker's license in 2011 and became Broker and Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Edwards & Associates, later opening Better Waco Rentals in 2020. Edwards has served on the boards of the McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center and Fuzzy Friends Rescue.

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Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 in 2026?

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 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 McLennan County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Leslie Edwards, full profile Official Texas election office