Brazoria County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace candidate Richard Davis died Sept. 14 after the 74th day before the Nov. 3 election, so his name remains on the ballot. Under Texas Election Code, if a deceased candidate wins, their party's executive committee appoints a replacement to serve until a successor is elected.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. General election for Brazoria County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace (Brazoria County)1
Who's involved
Richard DavisBrazoria County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace candidate
Shenequa HarrisonBrazoria County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace candidate
The facts
Richard Davis, Brazoria County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace candidate, died Sept. 14.1
Davis died after the 74th day before the Nov. 3 election, so his name remains on the ballot.1
If Davis wins, Brazoria County Commissioners Court will appoint a qualified replacement to serve two years until voters select a permanent successor in the next general election.1
Texas Election Code removes candidates from ballot only if they die before the 74th day before election day.1
In nonpartisan races, a city council could appoint someone or hold a special election per the city charter if a deceased candidate wins.1
Conroe Mayor Toby Powell died Sept. 2020 after the 74-day deadline and remained on Nov. 3 ballot; Jody Czajkoski won with 55.61%.1
How they headlined it
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