Judges & courts

Brazoria County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 1, Place 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, evictions, traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases and performs magistrate duties in a county precinct.

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Gale Froberg

Republican

Civil deputy

The gist

Pledges to serve with integrity and transparency.

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Pledges to serve with integrity and transparency.
Gale Froberg for Justice of the Peace
Campaign website · frobergforjp.com
“Committed to faithfully serving the citizens of Brazoria County with integrity and transparency.”

William Cook

Democratic

College student

The gist

Pledges to improve courtroom efficiency and access.
Supports fair, respectful treatment of people without lawyers.

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Pledges to improve courtroom efficiency and access.
William Cook for Justice of the Peace
Campaign website · williamcookforjp.com
“If elected, he will focus on improving courtroom efficiency, supporting working families, and ensuring every resident feels heard and respected.”
Supports fair, respectful treatment of people without lawyers.
William Cook for Justice of the Peace
Campaign website · williamcookforjp.com
“Because many residents appear in Justice Court without an attorney, it is important that everyone who enters the courtroom feels respected, heard, and treated fairly.”

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