Russell Winston Collins

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Russell Winston Collins

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

North Garland High School

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University, 1979

Personal

Birthplace

Houston, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Sales manager

Russell Winston Collins (Republican Party) ran for election for the Precinct 1 judge of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Winston Collins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Williamson County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Incumbent KT Musselman defeated Russell Winston Collins in the general election for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		KT Musselman (D)	64.4	27,417
		Russell Winston Collins (R)	35.6	15,188

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,605
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Incumbent KT Musselman advanced from the Democratic primary for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		KT Musselman	100.0	6,129

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jessica Fabac (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Russell Winston Collins advanced from the Republican primary for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Winston Collins	100.0	4,399

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,399
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2020

See also: Round Rock Independent School District, Texas, elections (2020)

General election

Special general election for Round Rock Independent School District Place 6

Tiffanie Harrison defeated Christina Gándara, Russell Winston Collins, and David Schmidt in the special general election for Round Rock Independent School District Place 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tiffanie Harrison (Nonpartisan)	41.5	34,613
	Submit photo	Christina Gándara (Nonpartisan)	24.4	20,369
		Russell Winston Collins (Nonpartisan)	17.3	14,452
	Submit photo	David Schmidt (Nonpartisan)	16.7	13,903

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 83,337
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Russell Winston Collins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Winston Collins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a hardworking, mature businessman and entrepreneur seeking to replace the lowest performing incumbent currently serving. As a native Texan and alumnus of Texas A&M University, husband, father, and grandfather, I suggest that I represent a significant upgrade from the current somnambulant man sitting in the Precinct 1 Justice court. I have been a lifelong Republican, but also a believer in the power of the common folks to decide their own issues and direction. I’d rather be judged by 12 random people from Williamson Co. than the so-called “experts” of the liberal elites.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Empower parents and get our kids in school and learning.
• Get our justice court back up to the levels of the other Wilco courts.
• Respect the dead! No tardy responses or “no shows” for death duties.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We must focus on education like a laser beam! While the duties of the justice court regarding truancy have been truncated by the Legislature, we can take a pro-active position to help inspire and, when necessary, propel our young scholars to learn and excel. Our young people are our future, and it’s our duties as elders and leaders to see that they have every opportunity to learn right action, proper manners, patriotism, and reverence of tradition and religion to be the future citizens and leaders we so desperately require.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The First American , a biography of Benjamin Franklin.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

1. Character

2. Moral basis
3. Work ethic

4. Respect for the people and the office

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, integrity, work ethic, traditional Christian values.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Follow the law. Open the court.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Clean up the cesspool of the current Pct. 1 Justice Court. Get things operating smoothly and efficiently, followed by empowering parents to make all necessary education decisions for their sons and daughters.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. An unrealistic ideal for society, but points out all the problems of the nanny state, and political business cronyism.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Doc Savage

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

It Is Well With My Soul, from church recently.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I’ve got 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and have been married for 37 years. Life is a struggle.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The J. P. can be a significant force in getting our young students back to school.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Enforce the letter of the law, while respecting the spirit of the law.

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

Antonio Scalia

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Empathy is the source of mercy, and softens the blow of the law on the lowest rungs of our society. Knowledge, empathy, and wisdom are the triad supporting a just judge.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

N/A

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

The current Justice Court in Pct. 1 is underperforming vs. every other Court in Williamson County. I will get case clearing rates, and trials, up to scratch, and start proactive programs — like Teen Court — to re-engage our our youth in school.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. This is adjudication, not politics.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

We need the Courts open for business.

What do you consider the greatest opportunity for the legal system in your state?

We must re-engage the judicial system to follow our Constitution — both State and Federal — and the general western, Judeo-Christian, Greco-Roman ethos that reflect the values of our culture and the majority of our citizens. Common sense from the salt of the earth will prevail!

At the J. P. level, we must reinforce and supply an adamantine foundation for the parents of our young scholars to educate them in traditional values, patriotism, and clean living. High school graduation, marriage, home ownership, and hard work lead to material and moral success.

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

Not necessarily.

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

No necessarily.

Tell us your favorite joke.

No.

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2020

Russell Winston Collins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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