The Gist
Home

Judges & courts

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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Government & transparency

  • Traci BaxaRepublican

    • Supports clear court procedures and open communication.

  • Marina GarciaDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Traci BaxaRepublican

    • 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.

  • Marina GarciaDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.