Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace

Vote for

1

Term

4 years

Candidates

1

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, eviction and debt cases and Class C misdemeanors such as traffic tickets, and can conduct inquests.

Kayla Herschap is a declared write-in candidate for this seat (Texas SOS Candidate Bio Portal); the ballot prints a write-in line, not her name.

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