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Collin County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 4

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, evictions, debt claims and Class C misdemeanors such as traffic tickets, and performs magistrate duties.

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Stephen KallasCampaign photo — kallasforjustice.com

Stephen Kallas

Republican

Customer relations and dispute resolution professional

The gist

  • Pledges to apply the law as written.
  • Pledges consistent application of the law regardless of background.
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  1. Pledges to apply the law as written.

    Issues — Stephen Kallas for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

    Campaign website · Stephen Kallas for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 · kallasforjustice.com

    “He will interpret and apply the law as written, protecting individual liberties.”
  2. Pledges consistent application of the law regardless of background.

    Issues — Stephen Kallas for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

    Campaign website · Stephen Kallas for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 · kallasforjustice.com

    “Stephen will ensure that the law is applied fairly and consistently, regardless of background or circumstance.”
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Eli WorthyPhoto via TX3DNews candidate profile

Eli Worthy

Democratic

Student

The gist

  • Supports expanded interpreter access in justice of the peace court.
  • Supports connecting truant students with services.
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  1. Supports expanded interpreter access in justice of the peace court.

    Eli Worthy – Candidate for Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

    News coverage · TX3DNews · tx3dnews.com

    “including expanded interpreter access when needed (such as Spanish and Hindi)”
  2. Supports connecting truant students with services.

    Eli Worthy – Candidate for Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

    News coverage · TX3DNews · tx3dnews.com

    “Worthy supports a truancy approach focused on connecting students with services and helping them return to school”

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