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Gregory Rikard

Republican · Texas · 2026

Running for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Texas

Top priorities

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  • Keep experienced, qualified public officials serving the court
  • Ensure court accessibility during regular business hours
Biography

Gregory Rikard currently serves as Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county's official website. He has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, beginning with the Galveston County Sheriff's Department in 1993 and serving as Kemah Chief of Police before retiring in 2016, per his campaign site, which also lists him as Director of the county's Personal Bond and Collections Department. Gregory Rikard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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