Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Washington County (since 2023)

Harold C. "Buddy" Riddle Jr. is the Washington County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, in office since 2023 per the county's guide²³. His court's website says he comes from almost 50 years in the criminal justice system⁴. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this office¹.

• Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Washington County, 2023 to present, per the county's guide²
• Court's own description: almost 50 years in the criminal justice system and a focus on treating people with respect and fairness⁴
• The county's guide lists him as JP Precinct 4 from 2023²; it does not say whether the post came by election or appointment. He appears as Harold (Buddy) Riddle, JP Precinct 4, on the county's Elected Officials page³; the ballot lists him as HC (Buddy) Riddle for the same office.