Attorney Alex Wathen, a Republican, challenged Democratic Justice of the Peace David Patronella. Patronella, a former state legislator, has served since 1989 on the court, which handles matters ...

James Lombardino and Arlene Hecht will face off in the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5, Place 1. The winner will face the Democratic incumbent, Israel García.

Judge Israel Garcia, Jr., who serves as Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, processes a large docket of eviction, debt collection, and traffic cases every week.