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Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2

Unofficial result: Won — Katrina D. Moore (Democratic)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Denton County, Texas
My vote power: Above average

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:

Republican

Chris Pochyla is a lawyer with 24 years of legal experience who founded a law office in The Colony and is reported to serve as an associate magistrate judge for Frisco and The Colony. He wants faster case resolution and clear court information for people without lawyers.

Democratic

Katrina D. Moore is a Little Elm attorney and operations administrator at an immigration law firm who earlier worked in legal aid and private practice. She wants a firm, fair court that explains its process and options and handles cases promptly.

Sources: votedenton.gov2