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Chris Byrdsong

Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 (Gregg County) · Democrat Primary 2026

Democrat

About ✓ Verified

Retired police officer with 21 years experience, known for innovative homeless outreach programs.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Focus on treating people with dignity
Professional court operations
Community-centered justice approach

Strengths Sourced

Extensive law enforcement experience
Innovative homeless outreach background
Commitment to dignity and professionalism
Community service orientation

Concerns Sourced

No judicial experience
Transition from law enforcement to judicial role
May face learning curve
Limited legal background

Sources (20)

Gregg County TX – Elections Department | Elections Information (2026-02-28)
Gregg County candidates file for 2026 elections: Find out who’s running | Longview News-Journal (2026-02-28)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
What’s on the Ballot? - Gregg County TX – Elections Department (2026-02-28)
Democratic Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Top candidates in the 2026 Texas governor's race primary (2026-02-28)
Early voting begins Tuesday: What’s on the Gregg County ballot for Democratic, GOP primaries | Longview News-Journal (2026-02-28)
Contested races develop in Gregg County after end of filing for March primary | Longview News-Journal (2026-02-28)
Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-28)
Who is on the ballot for the 2026 Texas Primary Election | News | ntdaily.com (2026-02-28)
Gregg County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Counties Approved to Use the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP) for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Important Dates for the Party Conventions, Primary Elections, and General Election (2026-02-28)
Report to the 86th Legislature Under Section 43.007(j), Texas Election Code Relating to the Countywide Polling Place Program (2026-02-28)
Filing in the Libertarian Party or Green Party 2026 ... (2026-02-28)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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