Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan Wheeler and Brandon McGee. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: incumbent Alan Wheeler won the Republican nomination outright over Steven Oliver with 61.2 percent, and Brandon McGee was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Alan Wheeler, is on the ballot.

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Alan Wheeler

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Making JP1 the most efficient court in the county
Expanding online tools for court access
Strengthening collaboration with law enforcement and schools on truancy accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alan Wheeler began his legal career as a Denton County assistant district attorney before opening his own private law practice in Denton in 2010, per his campaign site. He was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in 2022 and took office in January 2023.

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Brandon McGee

Democratic

Top priorities

Offering more community service and less fining for first-time offenders
Working with landlords on alternatives to eviction

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brandon McGee is a Denton City Council member who chose not to seek a third council term and is instead running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, per the Denton Record-Chronicle. His campaign site describes him as a father, Christian and University of North Texas alumnus who also works as a truck driver.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 in 2026?

When is the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Denton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Alan Wheeler, full profile Brandon McGee, full profile Official Texas election office