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Incumbent Kalan Gardner Sr. leads race for Justice of the Peace Pct. 8
Early results show Gardner ahead in Jefferson County election
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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According to early voting results, incumbent Kalan Gardner Sr. is currently leading the race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 in Jefferson County, Texas. Gardner holds 67.8% of the vote compared to challenger Melanie Ned's 32.1%.
Why it matters
The Justice of the Peace is an important local elected position that oversees a variety of civil and criminal matters. This race will determine the leadership and priorities of the Pct. 8 court for the next term.
The details
Gardner and Ned are the two candidates vying for the Justice of the Peace seat in Precinct 8. If elected, Gardner has stated his top priority will be maintaining a professional and accessible court, while Ned's priority is to work collaboratively with the other precincts in Jefferson County.
- The primary election took place on March 4, 2026.
The players
Kalan Gardner Sr.
The incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8 in Jefferson County, Texas.
Melanie Ned
The challenger running against the incumbent Kalan Gardner Sr. for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 seat in Jefferson County, Texas.
The takeaway
This local election will determine the leadership and priorities of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 court in Jefferson County, Texas for the next term.
