Christopher Gregory
Christopher Gregory (Republican Party) is a judge for Precinct 4 of the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts in Texas. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Gregory (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Precinct 4 judge of the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Christopher Gregory was born and lives in Tarrant County, Texas. He graduated from Castleberry High School in 1993. Gregory’s career experience includes working as a detective with the Lake Worth Police Department.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Incumbent Christopher Gregory (R) and Rodney Lee (D) are running in the general election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Christopher Gregory (R) | |
| Rodney Lee (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Rodney Lee (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on March 3, 2026.
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| ✔ | Rodney Lee | |
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Incumbent Christopher Gregory (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on March 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Incumbent Christopher Gregory defeated Rodney Lee in the general election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Gregory (R) | 66.2 | 45,791 |
| Rodney Lee (D) | 33.8 | 23,420 | ||
| Total votes: 69,211 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Rodney Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rodney Lee | 100.0 | 4,777 | |
| Total votes: 4,777 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Incumbent Christopher Gregory advanced from the Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Gregory | 100.0 | 13,766 |
| Total votes: 13,766 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Christopher Gregory won election in the general election for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Gregory (R) | 100.0 | 46,716 |
| Total votes: 46,716 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Christopher Gregory defeated incumbent Jacquelyn Wright in the Republican primary runoff for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Gregory | 61.9 | 2,580 |
| Jacquelyn Wright | 38.1 | 1,590 | ||
| Total votes: 4,170 | |||
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Democratic primary election
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Roger Metcalf (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1
Christopher Gregory and incumbent Jacquelyn Wright advanced to a runoff. They defeated Charity Deville and Toni Rhodes Glover in the Republican primary for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Gregory | 47.8 | 6,147 |
| ✔ | Jacquelyn Wright | 31.5 | 4,052 | |
 | Charity Deville | 15.3 | 1,964 | |
| Toni Rhodes Glover | 5.4 | 694 | ||
| Total votes: 12,857 | |||
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Selection method
The members of the Texas Justice of the Peace Courts are elected in partisan elections and serve four-year terms. They are elected in a precinct-wide election.[2]
To serve as a justice of the peace, justices must complete a 40-hour course on relevant duties within one year of his or her election. They must also complete a similar 20-hour course each year they continue to serve.[3]
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Gregory's campaign website stated the following:
MY COMMITMENT
"I am a judge who upholds the law without compromise. The decisions of this court are based solely on the Rules of Evidence and Procedures established by the great State of Texas. I firmly believe that true justice is achieved when those on the bench are not driven by personal agendas, but instead adhere strictly to the laws and procedures set forth by the state.
It is my duty—and my promise to the citizens of Precinct 4—that the people’s court will always stand firm on ethics, integrity, transparency, and honesty. I remain fully committed to serving you and the office you have entrusted me with."
Support For Law Enforcement
Committed to providing unwavering support for our law enforcement officers. They will have access to the resources and tools they need every day to effectively serve and protect our community. I will work closely with law enforcement to ensure they are equipped with the respect, support, and collaboration necessary to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Citizens Case Filings
Dedicated to maintaining a current court docket and ensuring a fair, efficient forum for citizens to resolve disputes. Providing justice and fairness for all, ensuring that everyone has access to the legal process they deserve.
Traffic Citations
Committed to the proper and timely handling of all traffic citations, ensuring that each case is treated fairly and efficiently. My goal is to provide an accessible, transparent process for everyone involved.
Community Service
Committed to staying actively engaged in community service, working to foster greater awareness and unity between the court and the citizens it serves. Together, we can strengthen our community and ensure every voice is heard.
— Christopher Gregory's campaign website (March 10, 2026)
2022
Christopher Gregory did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Christopher "Chris" Gregory, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Tarrant County, "Meet Chris," accessed March 9, 2018
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed January 14, 2016
- ↑ American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Texas; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 3, 2014
Federal courts:
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State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
