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Denton County, Texas

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

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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.

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.

James Kerbow

Republican · Incumbent

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Kerbow.

Trista Willeford

Democratic

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Trista Willeford.

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Candidate roster from official Denton County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-04. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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