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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Comal County
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Tom ClarkTom ClarkRepublican Incumbent
Amandine NgakoueDemocratic
On ballot as
TOM CLARK
AMANDINE NGAKOUE
Current role
Comal County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (since 2015; first elected 2014; third term)
Real estate sales agent (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • New Braunfels High School (1987) (per candidate, League of Women Voters guide)
  • B.A. in political science, Texas A&M University (1991) (same guide)
  • J.D., South Texas College of Law in Houston (1996) (same guide)
  • Born and raised in New Braunfels (per candidate, Herald-Zeitung)
  • Third-generation Comal County resident (per candidate, Herald-Zeitung)
  • Bachelor's degree in arts and applied science, Texas State University (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Cosmetology license and real estate license (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Studied pharmacy in Germany before moving to the United States (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Owner and operator, beauty salon and beauty supply store (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Business owner for more than twenty years (per candidate, League of Women Voters guide)
  • Originally from Cameroon (per Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
  • Adjunct professor, Texas State University's School of Criminal Justice and Criminology (2011–2025) (per candidate)
  • Defense attorney (2001–2015) (per candidate)
  • Associate municipal court judge, City of New Braunfels (2010–2012) (per candidate)
  • State prosecutor (1997–2001) (per candidate)
  • Deputy tax assessor-collector, Harris County (1991–1996) (per candidate)
  • Ran for the same office (2010); lost (per Herald-Zeitung)
Not found
Top priorities
  • "being heard and having your day in court are among the most important priorities for which the court must always be conscious"
  • "Keeping up with Comal County's growth and the subsequent increase in caseload will be of utmost importance, in the days to come."
  • "it is incumbent upon Judges to have a teacher's heart and guide self-represented litigants through the process with respect, dignity, and compassion."
  • "Uphold the law with integrity, firmness, and fairness."
  • "Improve efficiency, transparency, and 24hr access to court system."
  • "Encourage Rehabilitation over incarceration for nonviolent offenders"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "it is incumbent upon Judges to have a teacher's heart and guide self-represented litigants through the process with respect, dignity, and compassion."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "when it comes to efficiency, it is my practice to call multiple dockets during each court setting."
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "Uphold the law with integrity, firmness, and fairness. Lead with compassion and equitability."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "Establish clear case-flow procedures, Prioritize early case review, Use scheduling discipline, Set realistic but firm timelines, Train staff thoroughly."
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
clark4jp.com
Not found
Tom Clark

Tom Clark

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
TOM CLARK
Current role
Comal County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (since 2015; first elected 2014; third term)
Background
  • New Braunfels High School (1987) (per candidate, League of Women Voters guide)
  • B.A. in political science, Texas A&M University (1991) (same guide)
  • J.D., South Texas College of Law in Houston (1996) (same guide)
  • Born and raised in New Braunfels (per candidate, Herald-Zeitung)
  • Third-generation Comal County resident (per candidate, Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
  • Adjunct professor, Texas State University's School of Criminal Justice and Criminology (2011–2025) (per candidate)
  • Defense attorney (2001–2015) (per candidate)
  • Associate municipal court judge, City of New Braunfels (2010–2012) (per candidate)
  • State prosecutor (1997–2001) (per candidate)
  • Deputy tax assessor-collector, Harris County (1991–1996) (per candidate)
  • Ran for the same office (2010); lost (per Herald-Zeitung)
Top priorities
  • "being heard and having your day in court are among the most important priorities for which the court must always be conscious"
  • "Keeping up with Comal County's growth and the subsequent increase in caseload will be of utmost importance, in the days to come."
  • "it is incumbent upon Judges to have a teacher's heart and guide self-represented litigants through the process with respect, dignity, and compassion."
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "it is incumbent upon Judges to have a teacher's heart and guide self-represented litigants through the process with respect, dignity, and compassion."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "when it comes to efficiency, it is my practice to call multiple dockets during each court setting."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
clark4jp.com

Amandine Ngakoue

Democratic
On ballot as
AMANDINE NGAKOUE
Current role
Real estate sales agent (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree in arts and applied science, Texas State University (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Cosmetology license and real estate license (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Studied pharmacy in Germany before moving to the United States (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Owner and operator, beauty salon and beauty supply store (per Herald-Zeitung)
  • Business owner for more than twenty years (per candidate, League of Women Voters guide)
  • Originally from Cameroon (per Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • "Uphold the law with integrity, firmness, and fairness."
  • "Improve efficiency, transparency, and 24hr access to court system."
  • "Encourage Rehabilitation over incarceration for nonviolent offenders"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "Uphold the law with integrity, firmness, and fairness. Lead with compassion and equitability."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "Establish clear case-flow procedures, Prioritize early case review, Use scheduling discipline, Set realistic but firm timelines, Train staff thoroughly."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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