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Tim McDonald

Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 (Smith County) · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Criminal investigator from Tyler bringing investigative expertise to judicial role

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Criminal investigation experience
Professional law enforcement background
Tyler-area community connections

Strengths Sourced

Specialized criminal investigation experience
Professional law enforcement background
Tyler community connections

Concerns Sourced

Limited public information about campaign positions
No judicial or administrative experience
Crowded three-way race

Sources (20)

Smith County commissioner candidates focus on roads, transparency in Republican primary (2026-02-28)
Christina Lucio Trevino (Deaf Smith County Treasurer, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Here’s what is on the Smith County ballot for Republican, Democratic March 2026 primaries | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Gloria Ellis (Deaf Smith County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Roddy Allred Jr. (Deaf Smith County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
LIST: Republican, Democratic Primary candidates in Smith County solidify spots on 2026 election ballot | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Smith County, Texas - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
What propositions are on the March primary ballots in Texas? | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Smith County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (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)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Election Duties - at the County Level (2026-02-28)
Filing in the Libertarian Party or Green Party 2026 ... (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-02-28)

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

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