Trista Willeford
Trista L. Willeford (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Precinct 3 judge of the Denton County Justice of the Peace Courts in Texas. Willeford is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Willeford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Trista L. Willeford (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Incumbent James Kerbow (R) and Daniel Caldwell (R) are running in the Republican primary for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 on March 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2025
See also: Lewisville Independent School District, Texas, elections (2025)
General election
General election for Lewisville Independent School District school board At-large Place 7
Incumbent Sheila Taylor defeated Ryan Echols in the general election for Lewisville Independent School District school board At-large Place 7 on May 3, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sheila Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 68.4 | 5,928 | |
| Ryan Echols (Nonpartisan) | 31.6 | 2,739 | ||
| Total votes: 8,667 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Trista L. Willeford (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Willeford in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Trista L. Willeford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Willeford's responses.
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- I believe the Justice of the Peace court should serve all members of our community with fairness, dignity, and respect. My focus is on ensuring impartial proceedings, reducing barriers that prevent people from accessing the court, and treating every person who comes before the court as a human being—not a case number.
- With more than 25 years of professional experience in accounting and financial leadership, I bring a strong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and accountability. I understand how systems work—and how to improve them—so the court operates efficiently, responsibly, and in full compliance with the law.
- I am a longtime Lewisville resident and active community advocate who has spent years helping neighbors solve problems, working with local law enforcement, and bringing people together. I am running to ensure the Justice of the Peace court reflects the needs, values, and voices of the community it serves—because this is a court for the people.
I support efforts to reduce unnecessary delays, expand reasonable access options such as evening court hours, encourage mediation when appropriate, and ensure court processes are clear and understandable. The Justice of the Peace court is often where people have their first interaction with the legal system, and I believe it should operate with transparency, accountability, and respect for every person who enters the courtroom.
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2025
Trista L. Willeford did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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
