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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nonpartisan voter guide · Texas

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Montgomery County
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Scott CarsonScott CarsonRepublican
John A. Lagway, Jr.Democratic
On ballot as
Scott Carson
John A. Lagway, Jr.
Current role
Willis ISD Board of Trustees, Position 3 (term November 2022 – November 2026); L.E. applications support specialist (civilian employee), Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
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Background
  • Former TDCJ correctional officer (per campaign)
  • Former loss prevention specialist and manager/trainer (per campaign)
  • Former Montgomery County deputy sheriff (per campaign)
  • Former U.S. Postal Service employee (per campaign)
  • Lifelong Willis resident (per campaign)
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Experience
  • Former president, board member and coach, Willis Youth Athletic Association (per campaign)
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Top priorities
  • Top priorities: "fairness, customer service, efficiency, and public trust"
  • His campaign says he demonstrates "the core judicial qualities of temperance and impartiality"
  • Managing caseloads through "clear procedures, effective docket management, and timely case processing"
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Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: In a Community Impact Q&A: "I believe public service should be about fairness, accountability, and serving the community—not politics or personal agendas."
  • Court administration: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Managing increasing caseloads starts with efficiency, organization, and consistency."
  • Judicial philosophy: No public statement found
  • Court administration: No public statement found
Endorsements
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • Republican Voters of Texas PAC (primary)
  • Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle (listed by campaign)
  • Former Sheriff Joe Corley (listed by campaign)
  • Panorama Village Chief of Police Chris Holcomb (listed by campaign)
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  • Nate Robb (listed by campaign)
  • Pastor Mike Heuer, Willis Cowboy Fellowship (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Philip Cash, Montgomery County Pct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Former Sheriff Tommy Gage (listed by campaign)
  • Montgomery County Law Enforcement Association (listed by campaign)
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Scott Carson

Scott Carson

Republican
On ballot as
Scott Carson
Current role
Willis ISD Board of Trustees, Position 3 (term November 2022 – November 2026); L.E. applications support specialist (civilian employee), Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Background
  • Former TDCJ correctional officer (per campaign)
  • Former loss prevention specialist and manager/trainer (per campaign)
  • Former Montgomery County deputy sheriff (per campaign)
  • Former U.S. Postal Service employee (per campaign)
  • Lifelong Willis resident (per campaign)
Experience
  • Former president, board member and coach, Willis Youth Athletic Association (per campaign)
Top priorities
  • Top priorities: "fairness, customer service, efficiency, and public trust"
  • His campaign says he demonstrates "the core judicial qualities of temperance and impartiality"
  • Managing caseloads through "clear procedures, effective docket management, and timely case processing"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: In a Community Impact Q&A: "I believe public service should be about fairness, accountability, and serving the community—not politics or personal agendas."
  • Court administration: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Managing increasing caseloads starts with efficiency, organization, and consistency."
Endorsements
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • Republican Voters of Texas PAC (primary)
  • Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle (listed by campaign)
  • Former Sheriff Joe Corley (listed by campaign)
  • Panorama Village Chief of Police Chris Holcomb (listed by campaign)
Show all 10
  • Nate Robb (listed by campaign)
  • Pastor Mike Heuer, Willis Cowboy Fellowship (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Philip Cash, Montgomery County Pct 1 (listed by campaign)
  • Former Sheriff Tommy Gage (listed by campaign)
  • Montgomery County Law Enforcement Association (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
scottcarson.org

John A. Lagway, Jr.

Democratic
On ballot as
John A. Lagway, Jr.
Current role
Not found
Background
Not found
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
Not found
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: No public statement found
  • Court administration: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found