LISA JEFFERSON

Democratic

On ballot as: LISA JEFFERSON
Current role: Chief clerk, Harris County Justice of the Peace court (per campaign)
Background: Klein Forest High School graduate
Criminal justice studies, Prairie View A&M University
Human resources, more than 15 years (per campaign)
Houston native
Experience: Court clerk, from June 2012 (per campaign)
Work alongside nine judges across five Harris County Justice of the Peace courts (per campaign)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won
Top priorities: "I will ensure that everyone who enters into the courtroom is treated fairly regardless of their political party affiliation, background, income or legal knowledge."
Says she is "committed to delivering justice that is fair, unbiased, efficient, and rooted in both the law and humanity"
In a Ballotpedia survey: "I will ensure that the court staff is well trained to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: "I will ensure that everyone who enters into the courtroom is treated fairly regardless of their political party affiliation, background, income or legal knowledge."
Court administration: In a Ballotpedia survey: "I will ensure that the court staff is well trained to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully"
Endorsements: Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: lisajefferson4jp.com

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2