El Centro Justice of the Peace, Maricopa County, Arizona
Unofficial result: Won — Jennifer "Jen" Hernandez Sama (Democratic)
Source: elections.maricopa.gov
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
Jennifer Hernandez Sama is the El Centro Justice of the Peace, elected in 2022. An Arizona State University psychology graduate, she has focused her court work on fair eviction and housing processes, access to justice, accountability, and transparency.
Sources: elections.maricopa.gov · azcleanelections.gov