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Brazoria County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 4, 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Health & human services

  • Blaine ChesserRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Stephanie BairdDemocratic

    • Pledges to address gaps in reproductive and mental health understanding.

Courts & justice

  • Blaine ChesserRepublican

    • Pledges fairness, integrity and accessibility as justice of the peace.

  • Stephanie BairdDemocratic

    • Supports medical expertise in JP death investigations.

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