Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8

One candidate is tracked for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa Woodard. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Only one nominee prints in November.

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, Lisa Woodard, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Tarrant County › Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8

Lisa Woodard

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Serve with honor, dignity, compassion, and respect so justice is served fairly in her courtroom
Ensure every resident who comes before the court has a voice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lisa Woodard has served as Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 since being sworn in on January 1, 2011, becoming the first African American female Justice of the Peace in Tarrant County, per her campaign site. Lisa Woodard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 in 2026?

When is the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 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

Lisa Woodard, full profile Official Texas election office