Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

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Also on Ellis County ballots

• Ellis County District Clerk
• Ellis County District Judge, 40th Judicial District
• Ellis County District Judge, 504th Judicial District
• Ellis County Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
• Ellis County Judge, County Court at Law No. 2
• Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
• Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
• Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
• Texas Justice, 10th Court of Appeals District, Place 2

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Quick answers

Who is running for Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in 2026?

James "Butch" Bryant (Republican) and Pam Hampton (Democrat).

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.