Chelsie Adams is from Denton County, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Texas Woman 27s University. She is married and has one son. She attends Frisco Church of Christ.

Chelsie Adams is from Denton County, Texas. She has a bachelor 's degree in criminal justice from Texas Woman's University. She is married and has one child. She attends Frisco Church of Christ.

Chelsie is the chief court clerk for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6. She previously worked as a senior court clerk for Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 and as a records clerk for The Colony Police Department. 

Chelsie Adams is currently the Chief Court Clerk for Justice of the Peace Precinct 6. She has served in that role since 2010. Chelsie previously worked as a court clerk for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

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Served a 22-year career in the Justice of the Peace Courts in Denton County.

Had the "opportunity to serve under six different Judges and have learned what processes and procedures are needed to provide timely and effective service to the public."

- Had the "opportunity to serve under six different Judges and have learned what processes and procedures are needed to provide timely and effective service to the public."

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For Candidate Chelsie Adams on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for timely case disposal to ensure citizens of Denton County Pct. 2 have quick access to the justice system, emphasizing that Justice of the Peace Courts should provide prompt justice.

Advocates for "timely" case disposal to ensure citizens have "access to the justice system within a short period of time."

- Advocates for "timely" case disposal to ensure citizens have "access to the justice system within a short period of time."

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Said, "I will follow the law as passed by the legislative branch and will not let personal bias affect judgment."

Promises to "follow the law as passed by the legislative branch and will not let personal bias affect judgment."

- Promises to "follow the law as passed by the legislative branch and will not let personal bias affect judgment."

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

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Chris Pochyla got a business degree from Texas A&M and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He is married.

Chris is an attorney at the Law Office of Chris Pochyla, PLLC.

Chris is an attorney at a law office he founded.

Chris Pochyla's campaign for Denton County justice of the peace, Precinct 2, is his first time running for public office.

As of January 22, 2026, Chris Pochyla did not have a website or any information online.

Aims to "run an efficient, accessible court."

- Aims to "run an efficient, accessible court."

States "as a conservative, I believe in the rule of law, equal justice under the Constitution, and protecting the rights of every citizen who walks through the courthouse doors."

Wants to "uphold the Constitution and Texas law without compromise."

Promises to "treat every person with dignity and respect."

- States "as a conservative, I believe in the rule of law, equal justice under the Constitution, and protecting the rights of every citizen who walks through the courthouse doors."
- Wants to "uphold the Constitution and Texas law without compromise."
- Promises to "treat every person with dignity and respect."

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

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Martin Padeti has awife and three children.

Martin has experience in IT management and "business leadership." He also has licensure as a real estate and mortgage officer,

Martin Padeti is running for election for the judge of the Denton County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 2.

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Martin is running for election for the judge of the Denton County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 2.

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

Believes justice must be rooted in moral courage and compassion principles I’ve upheld through years of ministry, civic engagement, and public speaking.

- Believes justice must be rooted in moral courage and compassion principles I’ve upheld through years of ministry, civic engagement, and public speaking.

Martin Padeti

- 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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