Oscar Salazar Jr.

Oscar Salazar Jr.

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

High school

Sam Rayburn High School

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1983 - 1987

Personal

Birthplace

Chicago, Ill.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business

Oscar Salazar Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election for the Precinct 2 Place 1 judge of the Harris County Justices of the Peace in Texas. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Salazar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Oscar Salazar Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1983 to 1987. He earned a high school diploma from Sam Rayburn High School. His career experience includes working in business and as an author.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1

Incumbent Jo Ann Delgado won election in the general election for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jo Ann Delgado (D)	100.0	50,528

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1

Incumbent Jo Ann Delgado defeated Oscar Salazar Jr. in the Democratic primary for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jo Ann Delgado	71.1	5,542
		Oscar Salazar Jr.	28.9	2,248

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,790
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Oscar Salazar Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Salazar's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a long time resident of Harris County. I moved to Harris County in 1977 from San Antonio. I have been a very hands-on businessman for the last 35 years here in Harris County. It has been an extreme please to serve our wonderful community for those 35 years.

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 to 1987 after I graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena in 1981.

Public service takes a great deal of time and dedication and I know I have what it takes to successfully serve the people in our county and community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• As Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2 Place 1, I will take the time and effort required to make a fair and impartial judgement in every case that comes before me. There will be no rash decisions.
• Compassion and respect are my highest priority. Every person that will come before me will be treated equally and with respect. The law will be adhered to and respected, but I will do so giving everyone the time and respect they deserve.
• In complex cases of eviction I will look exhaustively at every avenue to find and consider every possible solution. I will look for Harris County sponsored programs that will help people stay in their homes. I will look for creative solutions to complex problems.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fairness and equlity are foremost in my priorities. I want to be sure that the law is always applied fairly in every case.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A spirit of service is most essential in an elected official. In the position of Justice of the Peace, a fair-minded and level headed demeanor is essential.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a very positive and energetic individual. I am fair-minded and dedicated to every task before me.

Being a local businessman for the last 35 years I have worked closely with the public and with more than just a handful of employees.

I've learned the importance of treating every employee and their varied problems with compassion and fairness. Many of my employees have remained in my employ for over 25 years. My first employee every retired just 3 years ago with 32 years of service.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Giving every person and every case the required effort and time and a great understanding of the law are most essential to a Justice of the Peace.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

As a child I remember the 1976 bi-centennial celebrations. I was 13 years old and I asked my teachers what all the commotion was about because I had not a clue and I learned alot about the founding of our country. That was a very memorable time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job as a young man was at Southmore Hospital in Pasadena. I worked in the physical therapy department. It was my job to transport patients to and from the floors to the physical therapy department for their scheduled therapy.

I also did the set up and clean up of the therapy rooms before and after every session.

Working with the patients and the therapists was very enjoyable and memorable.

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