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Magistrate, Simpson County

East District

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates sit on the Simpson County Fiscal Court with the county judge/executive: they adopt the county budget, set county tax rates and pass ordinances. Each is elected by the voters of one magisterial district.

On the ballot in the Barnes, Round Pond and Robey precincts (sample ballot). Open seat: Magistrate Marty Chandler lost the May 2026 Republican primary to Michael Gregory.

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