Candidate
Alan Wheeler
Republican · IncumbentJustice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Denton County)
Alan Wheeler is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, a position he has held since January 1, 20231. He was previously an assistant district attorney for Denton County and then started a private law practice1. He faces Democrat Brandon McGee on the November 3 ballot12.
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Denton County, since January 1, 20231
- Former assistant district attorney, Denton County; private law practice1
- Says he streamlined the docket, cleared a backlog of more than 5,000 cases, resolved small claims within nine months or less and expanded online tools for self-represented litigants (his campaign website, as reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle)2
- Elected in November 2022, receiving 26,681 votes to 21,872 for Democrat Olivia Jeffers2. Won the March 2026 Republican primary over Steven Oliver with about 61 percent1.
Record
- Listed on the Texas Secretary of State certified list as a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Denton County3.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
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- Familiar and fresh faces fight for Denton County justice of the peace nominations (Mar 2026)Denton Record-Chronicle
- Denton City Council member Brandon McGee shifts gears to pursue justice of the peace seatDenton Record-Chronicle
- Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026), Denton CountyTexas Secretary of State
- Public Sanctions, FY 2002 through FY 2026 (searched 2026-10-01)State Commission on Judicial Conduct