TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Justices of the Peace run the local court for small-claims cases up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets, and minor offenses.
WHO’S RUNNING
Paige Payne-Neal
Republican
Two of a Justice of the Peace's biggest jobs are eviction cases and truancy, when a child keeps missing school. Paige Payne-Neal, a Republican, is running for the Precinct 7 judge seat.
Kenneth D. Sanders
Democrat
Think of the Justice of the Peace as the people's court: small claims, rent and eviction fights, traffic tickets. Kenneth Sanders, a Democrat, is the Precinct 7 judge, according to his campaign, and is running for another term.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3