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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Harris County
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Louie DittaLouie DittaRepublican Incumbent
Nicolas JuanNicolas JuanDemocratic
On ballot as
LOUIE DITTA
NICOLAS JUAN
Current role
Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2 (presiding judge since 1997)
Hospital sanitation worker, four years (per campaign)
Background
  • B.A. in economics, University of Texas at Austin
  • Law degree, South Texas College of Law
  • Sam Rayburn High School graduate
  • Born in Pasadena, Texas
  • Member, State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association
  • 32-year-old father (per campaign)
  • Renter in Precinct 8 (per campaign)
  • Campaign says he is "not a career lawyer or politician"
Experience
  • Has served as presiding administrative judge, all 16 Harris County justice courts
  • Has served as municipal court judge, cities of La Porte and Pasadena
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won
Top priorities
  • "True justice holds individuals accountable for their actions while providing those who take responsibility the opportunity to earn redemption."
  • "Efficiency in government isn't about doing less, it's about doing better."
  • Campaign site: says he is dedicated to ensuring everyone before the court "is treated with respect, fairness, and integrity"
  • "The law must apply to everyone equally, no matter their size or status."
  • "We will champion eviction diversion efforts to stabilize our neighborhoods"
  • "I will implement technology to cut down on bureaucratic waste and backlogs"
  • "We will offer remote, evening and weekend options for hearings"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "True justice holds individuals accountable for their actions while providing those who take responsibility the opportunity to earn redemption."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "In addition to providing fair and efficient justice, the court has a duty to fulfill that role while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly."
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The law must apply to everyone equally, no matter their size or status."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "I will implement technology to cut down on bureaucratic waste and backlogs, making the court accessible and transparent for working families."
Endorsements
  • "C" Club of Houston
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
  • Bay Area Democratic Movement
Campaign website
keepjudgeditta.com
juanfortx.com
Louie Ditta

Louie Ditta

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
LOUIE DITTA
Current role
Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2 (presiding judge since 1997)
Background
  • B.A. in economics, University of Texas at Austin
  • Law degree, South Texas College of Law
  • Sam Rayburn High School graduate
  • Born in Pasadena, Texas
  • Member, State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association
Experience
  • Has served as presiding administrative judge, all 16 Harris County justice courts
  • Has served as municipal court judge, cities of La Porte and Pasadena
Top priorities
  • "True justice holds individuals accountable for their actions while providing those who take responsibility the opportunity to earn redemption."
  • "Efficiency in government isn't about doing less, it's about doing better."
  • Campaign site: says he is dedicated to ensuring everyone before the court "is treated with respect, fairness, and integrity"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "True justice holds individuals accountable for their actions while providing those who take responsibility the opportunity to earn redemption."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "In addition to providing fair and efficient justice, the court has a duty to fulfill that role while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly."
Endorsements
  • "C" Club of Houston
Campaign website
keepjudgeditta.com
Nicolas Juan

Nicolas Juan

Democratic
On ballot as
NICOLAS JUAN
Current role
Hospital sanitation worker, four years (per campaign)
Background
  • 32-year-old father (per campaign)
  • Renter in Precinct 8 (per campaign)
  • Campaign says he is "not a career lawyer or politician"
Experience
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won
Top priorities
  • "The law must apply to everyone equally, no matter their size or status."
  • "We will champion eviction diversion efforts to stabilize our neighborhoods"
  • "I will implement technology to cut down on bureaucratic waste and backlogs"
  • "We will offer remote, evening and weekend options for hearings"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The law must apply to everyone equally, no matter their size or status."
  • Court administration: Campaign site: "I will implement technology to cut down on bureaucratic waste and backlogs, making the court accessible and transparent for working families."
Endorsements
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
  • Bay Area Democratic Movement
Campaign website
juanfortx.com

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