Vote 2026

Ronald Rodriguez and Michael Contreras are two of three candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for Precinct 1 justice of the peace. Rodriguez is a former law enforcement officer and Contreras is retired from UPS. They did not request an interview with the newspaper.

Joe Tom Haby is an unopposed candidate in the March 3 Republican primary for Precinct 4 Uvalde County Justice of the Peace. Haby said he has always wanted to run for justice of the peace, and the forthcoming retirement of JP4 Lalo Diaz, who is running for county judge, created an opening. “I don’t want to say it’s like a […]

Precinct 4 Uvalde County Commissioner Ronald “Ronnie” Garza is running as a Democratic candidate for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace. Rather than seek reelection to his current commissioner spot, Garza feels he has more to offer the community as a justice of the peace. “I think Judge Lalo Diaz has served us honorably, and he’s done a great job […]

Juan ‘Johnny’ Guzman is one of two candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for Pct. 4 JP. He is retired from Southwest Texas College. He did not interview with the newspaper for a candidate announcement.

Mario Valdez is a small business owner who has previously run for county-level office. He did not interview with the newspaper for a candidate announcement.

Incumbent Roland Sanchez is running for reelection as Uvalde County Precinct 6 JP, and is a Democratic candidate in the March 3 primary election. Sanchez cites his experience, fairness and public service as the cornerstones of his campaign. Sanchez previously served as judge, lost an election and later returned to the position. Uvalde County Commissioners first appointed Sanchez as JP6 […]

Businesswoman and substitute teacher Claudia Rodriguez announced her candidacy for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6. She is running as a Democrat in the March 2026 primary, with a campaign centered on education, community involvement and accountability. Rodriguez, who unsuccessfully ran for the spot as a write-in candidate in 2024 to fill the unexpired term of the late Neto Luna, […]