Newton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
This seat represents Precinct 1, 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:
Republican · Incumbent
Connie Satterwhite Smith serves as Justice of the Peace, Newton County Precinct 1. The office is elected by voters and serves a four-year term.
Sources: co.newton.tx.us2