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Deceased Texas Justice of the Peace remains on November ballot

Richard Davis, a Brazoria County Justice of the Peace, died September 14, 2026, after the legal deadline to remove his name from the ballot. His name will remain on the November 3, 2026 election ballot, and votes cast for him will be counted.

Where
Brazoria County, Texas
When
September 14, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Brazoria

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Election for Brazoria County Justice of the Peace Position (Brazoria County)1

Who's involved

  • Richard DavisJustice of the Peace for Brazoria County Precinct 2, Place 2
  • Shenequa HarrisonDavis's opponent for the position
  • Brazoria County Commissioners Courtwould appoint temporary replacement if Davis wins

The facts

  • Richard Davis, Justice of the Peace for Brazoria County Precinct 2, Place 2, died September 14, 2026.1
  • Davis died after the August 21, 2026 deadline to remove candidates from the ballot.1
  • Texas election law requires a candidate's name stay on the ballot if death occurs after 74 days before Election Day.1
  • Votes cast for Davis will be counted in the November 3, 2026 election.1
  • If Davis receives the most votes, Brazoria County Commissioners Court will appoint a temporary replacement.1
  • A special election to select a new candidate for the position will be held in the 2028 general elections cycle.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • The Sunday Guardian The scenario raises questions about what happens if a deceased candidate wins.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

Sources

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  1. Texas Midterm Election 2026: Can A Deceased Candidate Win? What Happens If Judge Richard Davis Wins On November 3? The Sunday Guardian Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. Election 2026 Midterms Texas Post Register Not rated, October 26, 2026
  3. Election 2026 Midterms Texas WV News Not rated, October 26, 2026
  4. Election 2026 Midterms Texas The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Not rated, October 26, 2026
  5. Election 2026 Midterms Texas crossville-chronicle.com Not rated, October 26, 2026

Also reported by GazetteXtra, The Batesville Daily Guard, goSkagit, Clinton Herald, Goshen News, Rutland Herald, Times Argus.

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