Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Vince Handler and Patrece Perry. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Vince Handler won the Republican nomination outright over Derek Gurley with 61.2 percent, and Patrece Perry was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per Denton Record-Chronicle reporting on the official results. This is an open seat; incumbent Mike Oglesby did not seek re-election.

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.

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Vince Handler

Republican

Top priorities

Considering every case fairly, without prejudice or favoritism
Consistently applying the law to the facts of each case
Increasing the court's efficiency and timeliness

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Vince Handler is a licensed attorney and former Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University in 2001 and a law degree from Baylor Law School in 2013.

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Patrece Perry

Democratic

Biography

Patrece Perry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, 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 Patrece Perry.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 in 2026?

When is the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 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

Vince Handler, full profile Patrece Perry, full profile Official Texas election office