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Martin B. Sanchez
Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1
Democratic candidate for Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1. A native Texan, certified mediator and former senior client solution specialist in banking, he has served as a Fort Bend Democratic Party precinct chair.
The court, in plain English
Justice courts hear small-claims and civil cases up to $20,000, eviction suits, Class C misdemeanors such as traffic and fine-only offenses, and truancy. Justices of the peace also act as magistrates and, in counties without a medical examiner, conduct death inquests.
Why this seat matters
This is the busiest, closest-to-home court in Texas. If you are evicted, sued by a debt collector, or ticketed, this is your judge.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1, Martin B. Sanchez faces Kelly Nicole Crow (Republican), the sitting judge.
Where this seat sits on your ballot
Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 appears in the Fort Bend County Courts section of your ballot. These courts sit in Richmond, the county seat, and serve all of Fort Bend County — every Fort Bend voter elects them, no matter where in the county you live. See all 17 cities and 201 precincts on the map.