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MontCo JP GOP Primary: Incumbents Win Early Vote

**Montgomery County Incumbents Dominate Republican JP Primaries**

**Conroe, TX – March 3, 2026** – Montgomery County’s Republican Justice of the Peace incumbents largely secured their nominations in Tuesday’s primary election, with unofficial early voting results indicating strong voter support across all four precincts. The outcomes pave the way for these established figures to represent the Republican Party in the general election this November.

Justice of the Peace courts in Texas play a critical role in local governance, handling small claims disputes, truancy cases, landlord-tenant issues, misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine, and performing magistrate duties such as setting bail and conducting inquests. The primary elections determine which candidates will appear on the general election ballot, setting the stage for the county’s judicial landscape.

In Precinct 1, incumbent Judge Wayne Mack clinched a decisive victory, securing the Republican nomination against challenger Sarah Watson. Mack, known for his community involvement and long tenure, successfully mobilized voters to maintain his seat.

Over in Precinct 2, Judge Spikes also successfully defended his position. Facing competition from Paul W. Wertz, Judge Spikes emerged victorious, ensuring his advancement to the general election ballot.

Precinct 3 saw incumbent James Metts overcome challenger Paul M. Holden in their primary contest. Metts’ victory underscores the continued trust placed in his judicial experience by the precinct’s Republican voters.

Lastly, for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, incumbent James C. Metts faced no opposition in the primary. He automatically became the Republican nominee for his precinct, sailing through the contest without a challenger.

These unofficial early voting results, which often reflect the final outcome in many local races, indicate that Judges Mack, Spikes, Metts, and James C. Metts will be the Republican standard-bearers in their respective Justice of the Peace races when voters head to the polls for the general election on November 3, 2026. The Montgomery County Elections Office will release final, official results in the coming days, which will be available on their website at mctx.org/election.

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