Christie Saiz
Christie Saiz (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Precinct 2 judge of the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Court in Texas. Saiz is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. Saiz advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Saiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary runoff
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Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Incumbent Brian Haggerty (D) and Christie Saiz (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on May 26, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Incumbent Brian Haggerty (D) and Christie Saiz (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Anna Hey (D) and Juliocesar Martindelcampo (D) in the Democratic primary for El Paso County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brian Haggerty | 41.5 | 2,795 | |
| ✔ | | Christie Saiz | 29.5 | 1,987 |
| Anna Hey | 21.0 | 1,417 | ||
| Juliocesar Martindelcampo | 8.0 | 537 | ||
| Total votes: 6,736 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Christie Saiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Saiz's responses.
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- Proven Judicial & Law Enforcement Experience: I bring nearly 30 years of public service to the bench, including a 23-year career with the El Paso Police Department and my current role as a District Court Bailiff. Having served 15 years specifically in Northeast El Paso, I don’t just know the law—I know this community. I offer the unique balance of a "Seasoned Veteran" who understands the letter of the law and a neighbor who understands the spirit of justice.
- A "People’s Court" That is Truly Accessible Government should work for the people, not the other way around. My commitment to Precinct 2 is a court that is open and available: Full-Time Service: Standard 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM hours with no "short weeks." Impartiality: Ensuring every ruling—especially in sensitive matters like eviction hearings—is dictated strictly by Texas Law, free from personal or industry ties. Transparency: A court where real people get real help, ensuring justice is accessible to every resident.
- Compassionate & Smart Reform: I believe in accountability that strengthens our community rather than just penalizing it. My platform focuses on: Truancy Reform: Prioritizing mentorship and addressing the root causes of absences over simple fines. Animal Welfare: Stricter enforcement of animal abuse and abandonment laws to protect those who cannot speak for themselves. Integrity: Applying the law with a firm hand when necessary, but always with the compassion and fairness that Northeast El Paso deserves.
I am deeply passionate about reforming how our judicial system handles truancy. Rather than simply imposing heavy fines that place a financial burden on struggling families, I believe in accountability over fines. My goal is to implement smart reform that addresses the "why" behind school absences-tackling the symptoms of the problem to keep students in the classroom and on a path toward graduation. I believe that a court is a public service; it should be accessible to everyone. I am committed to maintaining a full-time court hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) to ensure that "real people get real help."
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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
