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Dallas County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 3, Place 1

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, evictions and other minor civil cases and Class C misdemeanors such as traffic tickets, and serves as a magistrate.

Lynn A. Benedetto

Republican

Business owner

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No documented position found.

Adam M. Swartz

DemocraticIncumbent

Justice of the Peace; attorney

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  • Proposes a smartphone-friendly court website and online resources.
  • Proposes voluntary low-cost mediation days for justice court litigants.
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  1. Proposes a smartphone-friendly court website and online resources.

    Big Ideas

    Campaign website · Adam Swartz Campaign · swartz4dallasjp.com

    “Develop smart-phone friendly website & easily accessible Online Resource Warehouse”
  2. Proposes voluntary low-cost mediation days for justice court litigants.

    Big Ideas

    Campaign website · Adam Swartz Campaign · swartz4dallasjp.com

    “Mediation Monday is an opportunity for people to settle their differences at minimal cost & time”

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