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Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harris Hughey and Will Robertson. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: incumbent Harris Hughey was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Will Robertson 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, Harris Hughey, is on the ballot.

Texas › Denton County › Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Harris Hughey

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Hughey has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 since taking office January 1, 2019. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Harris Hughey.

Will Robertson

Will Robertson

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Applying the law fairly regardless of income, race, age or language skills
  • Making the court system understandable and transparent
  • Using judicial discretion to resolve cases rather than compound fines and debt

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Will Robertson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and small-business owner who started a photography and media company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, per his campaign site. He is pursuing a master's degree in political science.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harris Hughey and Will Robertson. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 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
Harris Hughey, full profileWill Robertson, full profileOfficial Texas election office