Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5, Place 2
Source: appfiles.harrisvotes.com
This seat represents Precinct No. 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Lisa Jefferson is a Harris County justice court clerk with prior human resources experience who studied criminal justice at Prairie View A&M University. She emphasizes impartiality, equal access to justice and respectful treatment in court.
Mark Fury
LostRepublican
Mark Fury is a former Harris County justice of the peace and Columbia University graduate with hospital operations and project management experience. He emphasizes efficient hearings, clear communication and court transparency.
Sources: hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net · sos.state.tx.us