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Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3

Unofficial result: Won — Trista Willeford (Democratic)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Denton County, Texas
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents Precinct No. 3, 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

James Kerbow has been a Denton County justice of the peace since 2019 and earlier worked in property management. He says he made his court paperless and added Zoom hearings, and he stresses efficient use of technology and a lean budget.

Records: Housing Affordability 1 for, Legal Competence 1 for

Democratic

Trista Willeford is a Lewisville resident who has led finance and accounting organizations for more than 30 years. She wants flexible court access for working families, shorter waits, and truancy prevention work with Lewisville schools.

Sources: votedenton.gov2