Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, Place 2
This seat represents Precinct No. 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Justice of the peace with a background as a clinician, assistant program director and parole officer. She holds degrees in criminal justice and counseling and guidance from the University of Texas-Pan American.
Republican
Martinez is a Brownsville small business owner who has worked as a U.S. Census enumerator and volunteered with the Lions Club. He emphasizes accessible court services, efficient administration and fair, respectful treatment.
Sources: cameroncountytx.gov · sos.state.tx.us