Candidate
Sara Martinez
Democrat · IncumbentJustice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, Dallas County
Sara Martinez is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 1 in Dallas County2. Her official county biography says she was elected in 2014, previously ran a solo criminal and family law practice and served as a Dallas County Public Defender3. She is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat1.
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, Dallas County; presides over evictions, small claims, debt claims and traffic matters (official county biography)3
- Ran a solo law practice in criminal and family law and served as a Dallas County Public Defender before her election (official county biography)3
- JD, University of Southern California School of Law; BA in Chicano Studies, Loyola Marymount University (official county biography)3
- Elected in 2014, per her official county biography.3
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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- Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts directoryDallas County
- About Judge Sara Martinez (JP 5-1)Dallas County
- Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026State Commission on Judicial Conduct