Candidate
Kenneth D. Sanders
Democrat · IncumbentJustice of the Peace, Precinct 7 (Tarrant County)
Kenneth D. Sanders is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7 in Tarrant County1 and took office in 20192. He previously worked for Lockheed Martin and General Motors2. He faces Republican Paige Payne-Neal on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 (Tarrant County), since 20192
- Previously worked for Lockheed Martin and General Motors2
- Took office in 2019 and is running for reelection as the Democratic nominee23.
- Bar poll: Tarrant County Bar Association 2026 Judicial Candidate Poll (Jan 6 to Jan 29, 2026; 441 of 2,026 eligible attorney members voted, 21.8%). This is a non-binding poll of lawyers, not an endorsement by the Association. Results for Kenneth D. Sanders: Strongly Recommend 12.4% (16), Recommend 7.8% (10), Neutral 6.2% (8), Not Recommend 1.6% (2), Strongly Not Recommend 10.1% (13), Skipped 62.0% (80) (percent of the voters who chose that race category, with vote counts). The poll was taken before the March 3 primary56.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
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- Elected Officials and Justices of the Peace, Tarrant County Commissioners Court page (county navigation)Tarrant County
- More than 70 races on the Tarrant County ballot in November. Here are the nominees (May 31, 2026)Fort Worth Report
- 2026 General Election Ballot Certification Report, Tarrant County (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026 (annual pages searched 2026-10-02)State Commission on Judicial Conduct
- 2026 Judicial Candidate Poll - Reissue (results PDF)Tarrant County Bar Association
- Judicial Polls and LinksTarrant County Bar Association