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Montgomery Co. JP Primaries: Incumbents Lead Early Vote

**Incumbent Justices of the Peace Poised for Re-election Following Strong Early Voting in Montgomery County GOP Primaries**

**Conroe, TX – March 3, 2026** – Montgomery County’s Republican Justice of the Peace incumbents are demonstrating formidable strength in their respective primary races, with unofficial early voting results released Tuesday night showing significant leads across all four precincts. These initial figures, which precede the tallying of Election Day ballots, indicate a clear path to re-election for most, if not all, of the current officeholders.

A crucial detail underscored by the Montgomery County Elections Administrator is the absence of Democratic candidates in any of these four Justice of the Peace precincts. This means that the eventual winners of these Republican primaries will effectively secure their positions, facing no opposition in the upcoming general election.

“The power of incumbency and name recognition is evident in these early numbers,” noted political analyst Dr. Evelyn Hayes. “In a reliably Republican county like Montgomery, winning the primary is often tantamount to winning the general election for many local races, especially when there’s no cross-party challenge.”

Here’s a breakdown of the unofficial early voting results for each precinct:

**Justice of the Peace Precinct 1**
Incumbent Amy Jo McCoppin leads her challenger, Kyle Streeter, with a comfortable margin. McCoppin has secured 6,366 votes, accounting for 57.19% of the early ballots cast. Streeter trails with 4,769 votes, representing 42.81%. Barring a significant shift in Election Day votes, McCoppin is well-positioned to retain her seat.

**Justice of the Peace Precinct 2**
Ronnie Yeates, the incumbent in Precinct 2, has established a commanding lead, signaling strong voter support. Yeates garnered 6,948 early votes, putting him at 72.68%. His challenger, Greg “Big G” Arthur, received 2,608 votes, or 27.32%. This substantial lead makes Yeates’s re-election highly probable.

**Justice of the Peace Precinct 3**
The race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 appears to be the most competitive among the four, though incumbent Jimmy V. Williams still holds the lead. Williams has accumulated 5,039 early votes, giving him 51.98%. Matthew Beasley is close behind with 4,657 votes, accounting for 48.02%. While Williams’s lead is narrower, the early numbers suggest he is on track to secure the nomination.

**Justice of the Peace Precinct 4**
Incumbent James Metts is also ahead in Precinct 4, with 5,316 early votes, representing 54.55% of the early count. Challenger C.J. Humbles trails Metts with 4,429 votes, making up 45.45%. Metts’s solid lead suggests a likely victory in his primary contest.

Justice of the Peace courts in Texas handle a variety of local judicial matters, including small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, truancy cases, and misdemeanor criminal offenses punishable by fine only. They also serve as the local coroner in some circumstances and preside over weddings. These positions are often the most direct point of contact between citizens and the judicial system.

As Election Day ballots are tabulated throughout the evening, official results will become clearer. Voters are encouraged to check the Montgomery County Elections Administrator’s website for the most up-to-date and certified results.

For official results and further election information, please visit the Montgomery County Elections Administrator website at [https://elections.mctx.org/](https://elections.mctx.org/).

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