Smith County, Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

One candidate is tracked for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim McDonald. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Tim McDonald won the Republican nomination outright over Kyle S. Stowers and Rod Langlinais, 62.90%-28.07%-9.03%; no Democrat filed, so McDonald is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph's coverage of the county's 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.

Texas › Smith County › Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Tim McDonald

Republican

Biography

Tim McDonald began his law enforcement career with the Jacksonville Police Department and has served as a detective with the Smith County Sheriff's Office since 2013, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph, working as lead investigator on more than 1,500 criminal cases. Tim McDonald appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 in 2026?

When is the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 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 Smith County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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