Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Kerbow and Trista Willeford. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: incumbent James Kerbow won the Republican nomination outright over Daniel "DC" Caldwell with more than 76 percent, and Trista Willeford 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, James Kerbow, is on the ballot.

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James Kerbow

Republican Incumbent

Biography

James Kerbow, a fourth-generation Texan raised in Lewisville, has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 since his 2018 election, per the Lewisville Texan Journal. He manages a large high-rise residential community and has completed more than 200 hours of JP education through the Texas Justice Court Training Center. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Kerbow.

Trista Willeford

Democratic

Biography

Trista Willeford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trista Willeford.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 in 2026?

When is the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 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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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

James Kerbow, full profile Trista Willeford, full profile Official Texas election office