Danielle is from Steubenville, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University and a master’s degree in business administration from Franklin University. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband, Giovanni, and two grandchildren. She is a member of Christians Engaged.

Danielle Sposito is originally from Steubenville, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University and a master’s degree in business administration from Franklin University. She lives in Plano, with her husband, Giovanni, and as two children and two grandchildren.

Danielle is currently a small business owner and a school bus driver. She previously worked for Bank of America, as an adjunct professor at Concorde College and Wilberforce University, and as an accounting supervisor for the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Danielle Sposito's campaign for Precinct 3 Place 2 judge of the Collin County Justice of the Peace is her first entry into politics.

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Danielle's campaign for Justice of the Peace in Collin County, Justice Precinct 3 is her first entry into politics.

Worked for the State of Ohio for almost 20 years as an accounting supervisor in the Attorney General's office, reviewing and approving government contracts and financial statements.

- Worked for the State of Ohio for almost 20 years as an accounting supervisor in the Attorney General's office, reviewing and approving government contracts and financial statements.

Legal Experience

Plans to address court backlogs by focusing on quick resolution, streamlining cases the court hears, and identifying when mediation can resolve cases.

- Plans to address court backlogs by focusing on quick resolution, streamlining cases the court hears, and identifying when mediation can resolve cases.

Judicial Administration

Supports addressing truancy through "assisting ISDs and parents," "[o]ffer[ing] student mock trial courts," and "[h]elp[ing] children stay on track and succeed in life by speaking with students with parental requests."

Will support property owners by providing those "who submit eviction requests expedited relief."

- Supports addressing truancy through "assisting ISDs and parents," "[o]ffer[ing] student mock trial courts," and "[h]elp[ing] children stay on track and succeed in life by speaking with students with parental requests."
- Will support property owners by providing those "who submit eviction requests expedited relief."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Danielle Sposito’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Member of Christians Engaged, pledging daily prayer for leaders.

Serves as the current Vice President of her Homeowners Association (HOA).

Serves as the current Vice President of her Homeowners Association.

- Member of Christians Engaged, pledging daily prayer for leaders.
- Serves as the current Vice President of her Homeowners Association.

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Served as an adjunct business professor in both Ohio and Texas.

Mike is from Richmond, Virginia. He attended Amarillo High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Midwestern State University. He also has a master’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Columbia Southern University, a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University, and a PhD in psychology. He lives with his wife, Kim Missildine, and their three sons in Plano. He attends St. Stephen United Methodist Church.

Mike Missildine is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Midwestern State University, a master’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Columbia Southern University, a master’s degree in leadership and a doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University. He lives with his wife, Kim, in Plano and has three children. He attends St. Stephen United Methodist Church.

Mike previously worked as a law enforcement officer for the Potter County Sheriff's Office, West Texas A&M University Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, Tarrant County College Police Department, Dallas County Constable, and Collin County Constable.

Mike Missildine is currently a judge for Precinct 3 Place 2 of the Collin County Justice of the Peace in Texas. He assumed office in 2018.

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Mike currently serves as Justice of the Peace for Collin County, Justice Precinct 3. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Has extensive knowledge in civil and criminal law, with experience working closely with Justice, County, and District Courts.

Experienced in deciding landlord and tenant disputes, and "is well-versed in Chapters 24, 92 and 96 of the Texas Property Code, as well as the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V, Rules of Practice in Justice Courts."

Has experience in truancy court, and "will continue to work with school districts in the county to ensure parents and children understand the value of a good education and he will enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively."

- Has extensive knowledge in civil and criminal law, with experience working closely with Justice, County, and District Courts.
- Experienced in deciding landlord and tenant disputes, and "is well-versed in Chapters 24, 92 and 96 of the Texas Property Code, as well as the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V, Rules of Practice in Justice Courts."
- Has experience in truancy court, and "will continue to work with school districts in the county to ensure parents and children understand the value of a good education and he will enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively."

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration:  
Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.

Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration: Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.

Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

- Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.
- Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.
- Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

Said he "is a firm supporter of both the United States and Texas constitutions," and  "strongly supports free speech, rights of gun owners, rights to fair and speedy trials, and equal and fair treatment under the law for everyone."

- Said he "is a firm supporter of both the United States and Texas constitutions," and  "strongly supports free speech, rights of gun owners, rights to fair and speedy trials, and equal and fair treatment under the law for everyone."

As of January 22, 2026, Mike Missildine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves as the Service Projects coordinator for his Rotary club.

- Serves as the Service Projects coordinator for his Rotary club.

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- Has extensive knowledge in civil and criminal law, with experience working closely with Justice, County, and District Courts.

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Believes in a Christian worldview emphasizing love, respect, and equal treatment for every person.

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

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