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Denton County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 6

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, evictions, traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases and conducts inquests.

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Michelle Butler

Democratic

Organizer and advocate

The gist

  • Supports plain-English court instructions and on-time hearings.
  • Supports mediation and payment alternatives where appropriate.
  • Supports a supportive rather than punitive approach to truancy.
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  1. Supports plain-English court instructions and on-time hearings.

    Michelle Netsai Butler for Justice | Denton County JP Precinct 6

    Campaign website · Michelle Butler for Justice · michelleforjustice.com

    “justice is not abstract - it's instructions written in plain English, hearing rooms that run on time”

  2. Supports mediation and payment alternatives where appropriate.

    Michelle Netsai Butler for Justice | Denton County JP Precinct 6

    Campaign website · Michelle Butler for Justice · michelleforjustice.com

    “Encourages mediation and payment alternatives when appropriate”

  3. Supports a supportive rather than punitive approach to truancy.

    Michelle Netsai Butler for Justice | Denton County JP Precinct 6

    Campaign website · Michelle Butler for Justice · michelleforjustice.com

    “Every student deserves compassion and support, not punishment.”

Blanca Oliver

RepublicanIncumbent

Denton County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6

The gist

No documented position found.

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