Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2

Mark Fury

Republican

On ballot as: MARK FURY
Current role: Not found
Background: Columbia University graduate (per campaign)
Non-attorney Justice of the Peace (per campaign)
Eight overseas mission trips to build orphanage and church infrastructure (per campaign)
Experience: Elected to two terms as Justice of the Peace, Precinct Five, Place One (per campaign)
Later worked for County Commissioner Steve Radack's parks department (per campaign)
Operations management, Ben Taub Hospital, Harris Health System (per campaign)
Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won over incumbent Bob Wolfe
Top priorities: "Operating an open and consistent court so the public knows what to expect and can trust the process."
"Making court processes easier to understand through clear, straightforward communication that respects the public's time."
Campaign site: he "believes small claims courts should resolve everyday disputes quickly, fairly, and with dignity"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: says he is ready to bring "integrity, accountability, and respect back to the bench"
Court administration: Campaign site: "Operating an open and consistent court so the public knows what to expect and can trust the process."
Endorsements: "C" Club of Houston
Houston Police Officers' Union PAC
Former Precinct Five Constable Ted Heap (listed by campaign)
Former Precinct Five, Place Two Justice of the Peace Jeff Williams (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: bringbackagoodjp.com

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