Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7

2 candidates are tracked for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paige Payne-Neal and Kenneth D. Sanders. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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. The sitting officeholder, Kenneth D. Sanders, is on the ballot.

Texas › Tarrant County › Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7

Paige Payne-Neal

Republican

Top priorities

Using supportive interventions and prevention-focused approaches in truancy cases
Promoting fair eviction processes that include mediation and housing-assistance referrals
Streamlining court workflows with modern case-management tools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Payne-Neal is COO of Welch Law Firm with 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate, per the campaign site. She holds a BBA and MBA from Northwood University and has volunteered with the Alliance for Children, per the campaign site.

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Kenneth D. Sanders

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Building stronger communities by finding common ground
Treating all courtroom participants with dignity, fairness, and respect
Serving the court consistently, efficiently, and with compassion

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sanders built a career in manufacturing and supply chain leadership, including work with Lockheed Martin and General Motors, before earning a bachelor's degree from Southern University, per the campaign site. He currently serves as Justice of the Peace for Tarrant County Precinct 7, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 in 2026?

When is the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 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 Tarrant County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Paige Payne-Neal, full profile Kenneth D. Sanders, full profile Official Texas election office