Incumbent Joseph Guillory II leads Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 race

Early voting results show Guillory ahead of challengers Bartie and Narcisse

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Incumbent Joseph Guillory II is leading the race for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, according to early voting results. Guillory has 42.7% of the vote, followed by Brandon Bartie with 32.1% and Jacori Narcisse with 25%. The three candidates are seeking to serve as Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, with transparency, empathy, and building community relationships cited as key priorities.

Why it matters

The Justice of the Peace position plays an important role in the local judicial system, handling a variety of civil and criminal matters. This race will determine the leadership and direction of the Precinct 2 court, which serves a significant portion of the Beaumont community.

The details

The three candidates - Joseph Guillory II, Brandon Bartie, and Jacori Narcisse - are all vying to serve as the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in Jefferson County. Early voting results show Guillory, the incumbent, leading the race with 42.7% of the vote, followed by Bartie with 32.1% and Narcisse with 25%. The candidates have emphasized the importance of transparency, empathy, and building strong relationships with residents within the court's jurisdiction.

  • The election is taking place on March 4, 2026.

The players

Joseph Guillory II

The incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in Jefferson County.

Brandon Bartie

A candidate challenging Guillory for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 position.

Jacori Narcisse

A candidate challenging Guillory for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 position.

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What they’re saying

“Transparency and empathy are key parts of the role.”

— Jacori Narcisse, Candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 (beaumontenterprise.com)

“My top priority is to focus on financial literacy in the community.”

— Brandon Bartie, Candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 (beaumontenterprise.com)

“I plan to focus on strengthening the public's trust in the court and improving access to information.”

— Joseph Guillory II, Incumbent Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 (beaumontenterprise.com)

What’s next

The final election results will be announced on March 5, 2026, after all votes have been counted.

The takeaway

This race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in Jefferson County highlights the importance of local judicial elections and the candidates' focus on transparency, community engagement, and restoring public trust in the court system.