Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Butler and Blanca Oliver. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Michelle Butler won the Democratic nomination over Sophia Anwar with 56.4 percent, and incumbent Blanca Oliver was unopposed for the Republican 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, Blanca Oliver, is on the ballot.

Texas › Denton County › Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6

Michelle Butler

Democratic

Top priorities

Preventing minor traffic violations from spiraling into warrants and jail time
Responding to student truancy with compassion rather than punishment
Protecting families from eviction and housing instability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michelle Butler is a naturalized U.S. citizen and 22-year Carrollton resident who has worked as a political strategist leading organizing programs for national campaigns, per her campaign site. She is a parent of two students in Lewisville ISD.

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Blanca Oliver

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Applying the law consistently and listening attentively to everyone who appears in court
Maintaining a responsive, professionally managed court

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Blanca Oliver, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Mexico, has more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate the legal system, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas Woman's University and a master's in dispute resolution from Southern Methodist University, and has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6 since January 2023.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 in 2026?

When is the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 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

Michelle Butler, full profile Blanca Oliver, full profile Official Texas election office