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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Mar 4, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
- Positions: Jefferson County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1, Place 1Texas District Court Judge - District 58Jefferson County SheriffJefferson County Constable - Precinct 6Jefferson County Constable - Precinct 4...
Job description
The constitutional county courts have original jurisdiction over all criminal cases involving Class A and Class B misdemeanors, which are the more serious minor offenses. These courts usually have appellate jurisdiction in cases appealed from justice of the peace and municipal courts, except in counties where county courts at law have been established.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a Texas resident for at least 1 year, a resident of the county for at least 6 months, registered to vote in the county, and at least 18 years old.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1085 Pearl Street Beaumont, TX 77701; Contact County Clerk for party address
Filing phone number: 409-835-8475; Contact County Clerk for party phone number
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is $750 if county has a population of less than 200,000, otherwise filing fee is $1,250; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0, signature requirement is the lesser of 2% of registered voters or 500 signatures.
FAQ
How often is County Executive Head elected?
The position of County Executive Head is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Jefferson County County, TX?
Filing fee is $750 if county has a population of less than 200,000, otherwise filing fee is $1,250; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0, signature requirement is the lesser of 2% of registered voters or 500 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
1085 Pearl Street Beaumont, TX 77701; Contact County Clerk for party address.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 409-835-8475; Contact County Clerk for party phone number .
How do I get started running for County Executive Head?
You can start running for County Executive Head by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Executive Head does not include a primary or runoff election.
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