Bell County
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
Jessica A. Gonzalez
Democratic- On ballot as
- Jessica A. Gonzalez
- Current role
- Killeen City Council member and mayor pro tem
- Background
- Grew up in the Killeen area; her father served in the military
- Property manager
- Experience
- Killeen City Council member (since 2021); elected to the District 1 seat
- Work experience: contracts, lease enforcement and landlord/tenant disputes (per candidate)
- Democratic primary runoff (May 26, 2026): won, 1,233 votes (51.3%) to 1,171 (48.7%)
- Top priorities
- "Magistration is a critical first step in the justice process."
- "Efficient warrant review"
- "Streamlining court processes"
- Pledged "a fair, balanced and impartial voice to our local justice system"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: On magistration and bond decisions, in a March 2026 questionnaire: "Justice must be both fair and firm."
- Court administration: In a March 2026 questionnaire: "prioritize efficient docket management, reduce unnecessary backlogs"
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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