Nicolas Juan
Nicolas Juan (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Precinct 8 Place 2 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. Juan is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Juan advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta (R) and Nicolas Juan (D) are running in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Louie Ditta (R) | ||
 | Nicolas Juan (D) | |
| ||||
 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Nicolas Juan (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicolas Juan | 100.0 | 14,273 |
| Total votes: 14,273 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2
Incumbent Louie Ditta (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louie Ditta | 100.0 | 16,371 | |
| Total votes: 16,371 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jack Morman (R)
- Shannah Murphy (R)
Endorsements
Juan received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nicolas Juan has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Nicolas Juan, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?
Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for. More than 26,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here.
Help improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info.
Campaign website
Juan's campaign website stated the following:
A Judge for Precinct 8's Working Families
From the Front Lines to the Courtroom
I'm Nicolas Juan, and I am running to be your next Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8, Place 2. My perspective is different. I am not a career lawyer or politician. I'm a 32-year-old father, a renter right here in Precinct 8, and for the last four years, I've worked on the front lines of our healthcare system as a hospital sanitation worker.
"When you walk into the Justice of the Peace court, you deserve a judge who understands justice from the ground up, not just from a textbook."
The Justice of the Peace court handles the most critical issues in our community: evictions, small claims, debt, and public safety concerns. My mission is to transform it into a center for community resources, fiscal integrity, stability, and equal accountability under the law.
My commitment to you is centered on two core principles:
1 Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law
The law must apply to everyone equally, no matter their size or status.
Holding Corporate Landlords Accountable
As a renter myself, I know the pressure corporate interests place on our housing stability. I will strictly enforce state law to ensure that large, often out-of-state corporate landlords adhere to every legal requirement. We will champion eviction diversion efforts to stabilize our neighborhoods, ensuring that due process and fairness are paramount for every tenant and property owner.
Law and Order, With Common Sense
As Magistrate, I will uphold the law, supporting local law enforcement with the timely review of warrants and ensuring firm, consistent enforcement of traffic and community safety ordinances, like illegal dumping. We must end the practice of excessive fines that criminalize poverty by ensuring flexible payment plans are always available, keeping people accountable without pushing them further into debt.
2 Running an Efficient, Taxpayer-Friendly Court
Taxpayers deserve an efficient government. My court will be modernized for the 21st century.
Modernization and Accessibility
I will implement technology to cut down on bureaucratic waste and backlogs, making the court accessible and transparent for working families. We will have kiosks and literature ready for everyone to use and access so no one is in the dark while navigating our complex judicial system.
Community Legal Assistance
The courthouse will have community organizations providing low cost and free legal assistance for anyone who walks into the door. These programs are county and state specific, and encompass all aspects of Justice of the Peace cases and matters. These programs are designed to help anyone representing themselves in any case brought forth to the court.
Flexible Hearing Options
We will offer remote, evening and weekend options for hearings so that no one has to lose a day's pay just to seek justice or address their misdemeanor cases.
— Nicolas Juan's campaign website (March 17, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
|
Candidate Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 2 |
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
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
