Montgomery County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Billy Masden. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Billy Masden won the Republican nomination outright with 76.51% over Ashton Hedrick, per the county's official canvass; no Democrat filed. The county's official 2026 officeholder roster (dated Feb. 18, 2026) still listed a sitting Justice of the Peace named Matt Masden for this precinct, who was not a candidate in the primary; rule0 below flags this for re-verification.

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 › Montgomery County › Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5

Billy Masden

Republican

Top priorities

Uphold the law and ensure fairness with unwavering integrity
Keep the court fair, transparent and accessible to all

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Billy Masden is a retired captain with the Precinct 5 Constable's Office with more than 35 years in law enforcement, currently serving as a school resource officer at Lyon Elementary, per his campaign site. He is a longtime Magnolia resident and the Republican nominee for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, per the same source.

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Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5 in 2026?

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 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 Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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