Katina Whitfield
Katina Whitfield (Democratic Party) is a judge for Precinct 2-2 of the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Texas. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Whitfield (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for the Precinct 2-2 judge of the Dallas County Justice of the Peace in Texas. She was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary occurred on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Katina Whitfield (D) and Antoinette Harris (D) ran in the Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Katina Whitfield defeated Deborah Bobbitt in the general election for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katina Whitfield (D) | 52.9 | 62,765 |
| Deborah Bobbitt (R) | 47.1 | 55,772 | ||
| Total votes: 118,537 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Katina Whitfield defeated Denise Brennan and Denise Upchurch in the Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katina Whitfield | 55.9 | 9,851 |
| Denise Brennan | 26.3 | 4,631 | ||
| Denise Upchurch | 17.8 | 3,145 | ||
| Total votes: 17,627 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Deborah Bobbitt advanced from the Republican primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Deborah Bobbitt | 100.0 | 15,671 | |
| Total votes: 15,671 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Katina Whitfield defeated incumbent Bill Metzger in the general election for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katina Whitfield (D) | 55.5 | 79,418 |
| Bill Metzger (R) | 44.5 | 63,684 | ||
| Total votes: 143,102 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Katina Whitfield advanced from the Democratic primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katina Whitfield | 100.0 | 14,599 |
| Total votes: 14,599 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2
Incumbent Bill Metzger advanced from the Republican primary for Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Metzger | 100.0 | 15,413 | |
| Total votes: 15,413 | |||
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Selection method
The members of the Texas Justice of the Peace Courts are elected in partisan elections and serve four-year terms. They are elected in a precinct-wide election.[1]
To serve as a justice of the peace, justices must complete a 40-hour course on relevant duties within one year of his or her election. They must also complete a similar 20-hour course each year they continue to serve.[2]
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Whitfield's campaign website stated the following:
Mission
My mission is to continue serving Dallas County with fairness, integrity, and compassion. As your Justice of the Peace, I have cleared case backlogs, expanded access through night court, and partnered with our community to provide real solutions—whether it’s restoring driver’s licenses, protecting tenants and landlords, or offering resources for families in crisis. As Presiding Judge, I’ve fought for stronger courts with better security, technology, and livable wages for our staff. I am committed to building on this progress, ensuring that justice in Dallas County remains accessible, efficient, and truly for the people.
— Katina Whitfield's campaign website (February 19, 2026)
2022
Katina Whitfield did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
