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Margaret O'Brien

Democratic · Incumbent

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 (Dallas County)

Margaret O'Brien is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, Place 1 in Dallas County and is the Democratic candidate for the seat12. Dallas County says she was elected in 2018 and worked nearly a decade as an industrial hygienist before becoming a small business owner and licensed real estate broker2. In her own account she says she is seeking a third term3.

  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1, Dallas County, hearing civil cases under $20,000 and fine-only criminal cases2
  • Industrial hygienist for Amoco, Motorola and Texas Instruments for nearly a decade; small business owner from 2004; licensed real estate broker and Certified Commercial Investment Member2
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Stephen F. Austin State University; graduate certificate in dispute resolution and mediation, Southern Methodist University2
  • By her own account, more than 100 hours of training from the Texas Justice Court Training Center3
  • Elected in 2018, according to Dallas County2. She says she is running for a third term3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Dallas County block (certified Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. About Judge O'Brien (JP 2-1)Dallas County
  3. Candidate Q&A: Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Democrat (candidate's own answers)The Dallas Morning News