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Lubbock County Justice of the Peace

Precinct 3

Vote for
1
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.

Open seat: incumbent Frank Gutierrez lost the Republican primary.

Traci Baxa

Republican

Small business owner; former classical education director · Lubbock

The gist

  • Pledges prompt handling of cases, ahead of legal deadlines.
  • Pledges to keep the office within its legal limits.
  • Pledges to hear both sides' evidence before deciding.
  • Supports clear court procedures and open communication.
More about Traci
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  1. Pledges prompt handling of cases, ahead of legal deadlines.

    Traci Baxa for Justice of the Peace, Lubbock Precinct 3

    Campaign website · Traci Baxa Campaign · tracibaxaforjp3.com

    “Delayed justice is denied justice. Cases handled promptly and respectfully of your time.”
    Traci Baxa

    Other · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org

    “Going past legal deadlines should never be the guideline used.”
  2. Pledges to keep the office within its legal limits.

    My Vision for Justice — Traci Baxa for JP3

    Campaign website · Traci Baxa Campaign · tracibaxaforjp3.com

    “As Justice of the Peace, I will honor those boundaries and carry out the duties of this role with integrity and respect for the law.”
  3. Pledges to hear both sides' evidence before deciding.

    My Vision for Justice — Traci Baxa for JP3

    Campaign website · Traci Baxa Campaign · tracibaxaforjp3.com

    “My experience as a debate teacher trained me to listen to both sides so each party can present evidence and their account of events.”
  4. Supports clear court procedures and open communication.

    Traci Baxa

    Other · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org

    “Clear procedures and open communication ensure the public understands the process and can trust the court.”

Marina Garcia

Democratic

Former constable

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