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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace
Precinct 1, Place 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, eviction and debt cases and Class C misdemeanors such as traffic tickets, and can conduct inquests.
Public safety
Joe EvansRepublican
No documented position found.
Benjamin "Ben" Collins, SrDemocratic
- Leads conflict-resolution talks for youth at the juvenile center.
Courts & justice
Joe EvansRepublican
No documented position found.
Benjamin "Ben" Collins, SrDemocratic
- Supports e-filing and remote testimony in his court.
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