Derbha Jones
Derbha Jones (Republican Party) is a judge of the Texas 467th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Jones (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 467th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Derbha Jones earned a bachelor's degree from Northeast Louisiana University and a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Jones' career experience includes working as a solo practice attorney in Denton, Texas.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas 467th District Court
Incumbent Derbha Jones (R) is running in the general election for Texas 467th District Court on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Texas 467th District Court
Incumbent Derbha Jones (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 467th District Court on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derbha Jones | 100.0 | 59,106 |
| Total votes: 59,106 | |||
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Derbha Jones won election in the general election for Texas 467th District Court.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas 467th District Court
Incumbent Derbha Jones advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 467th District Court on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derbha Jones | 100.0 | 46,622 |
| Total votes: 46,622 | |||
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Denton County, Texas (2020)
General election
General election for Texas 431st District Court
Jim Johnson defeated Diana Weitzel in the general election for Texas 431st District Court on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Johnson (R) | 57.4 | 225,504 |
 | Diana Weitzel (D) | 42.6 | 167,201 | |
| Total votes: 392,705 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Texas 431st District Court
Jim Johnson defeated Derbha Jones in the Republican primary runoff for Texas 431st District Court on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Johnson | 62.5 | 9,437 |
| Derbha Jones | 37.5 | 5,674 | |
| Total votes: 15,111 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas 431st District Court
Diana Weitzel advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 431st District Court on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diana Weitzel | 100.0 | 46,314 |
| Total votes: 46,314 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas 431st District Court
Jim Johnson and Derbha Jones advanced to a runoff. They defeated George Mitcham and Cannon Cain in the Republican primary for Texas 431st District Court on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Johnson | 42.5 | 23,206 |
| ✔ | | Derbha Jones | 25.4 | 13,833 |
| George Mitcham | 22.5 | 12,257 | ||
| Cannon Cain | 9.7 | 5,272 | ||
| Total votes: 54,568 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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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
