Candidate
Rachel Turman-Smith
DemocratAccounts receivable team manager, global marketing technology company (private sector)
Rachel Turman-Smith is the Democratic nominee for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Bastrop County, and says this is her first run for public office23. Her campaign site, which uses the name Rachel Turman, says she has lived in Bastrop County for 35 years, is a UT College of Communications graduate, and worked in the media industry for 30 years1. She is not a lawyer, which Texas does not require for the office2.
- Manages a small accounts receivable team that oversees a $500 million portfolio of accounts at a global marketing technology company, per her campaign site1
- 30 years in the media industry, including more than 20 years as a trainer, systems administrator and facilitator, per her campaign site1
- Graduate of the University of Texas College of Communication; not a lawyer12
- Studying the Texas Justice Court Training Center coursework in preparation, per her campaign site2
- Certified as a Democratic candidate on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot under the name Rachel Turman-Smith3. Her campaign materials use Rachel Turman; the ballot spelling comes from the Secretary of State certification. Running for public office for the first time2.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
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- About the 2026 Campaign for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (campaign site)Rachel Turman campaign
- 2026 Campaign for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (campaign site, Q&A)Rachel Turman campaign
- Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State