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Two candidates are on the Republican ballot for Collin County justice of the peace Precinct 1 in the March 3 primary election.
What you need to know
C.D. Mayfield and incumbent Paul M. Raleeh are vying for the Republican nomination. The winner of the primary election will appear on the November ballot against the Democratic primary winner.
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races across Texas, including 18 statewide races and various local races.
Preparing for the polls
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races across Texas, including 18 statewide races and various local races. Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Third-party candidates will appear on the ballot in November.
For more coverage of state and local races, visit www.communityimpact.com/election.
The gist
Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Law enforcement professional. 27 years law enforcement. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Court experience
Why are you running for office?
I am running to bring fairness, consistency, and professionalism to the Justice of the Peace court. My career in public service has shown me how important it is that courts treat everyone equally, follow the law, and operate efficiently for residents and small businesses.
What are the biggest challenges facing the precinct?
The biggest challenges are growing caseloads, court efficiency, and maintaining public trust. As Collin County grows, the court must keep pace while ensuring cases are handled fairly, timely, and consistently for everyone who comes before the court.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I will focus on clear procedures, efficient scheduling, and consistent application of the law. Improving communication and organization helps reduce delays, ensures fairness, and allows the court to serve the public effectively as the community continues to grow.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
My top priorities are fair and equal treatment under the law, efficient case management, and clear communication with the public. A Justice of the Peace court should be predictable, professional, and accessible so people understand the process and trust the outcomes.
Incumbent Justice of the Peace for the past 27 years.
Why are you running for office?
I’m running for reelection to continue delivering fair, efficient justice with decades of experience. As Justice of the Peace for 27 years, I’ve earned trust, resolved disputes and upheld the law with integrity. I’ll keep serving Collin County with accessibility, accountability and common-sense justice for every resident.
What are the biggest challenges facing the precinct?
Key challenges: population growth and advancing technology. With more residents, we must maintain accessible, prompt justice and strong public trust. We’ll modernize case management, train staff and adopt responsible AI tools that enhance efficiency while protecting rights, security and transparency in every decision.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I will expand capacity through targeted hiring, cross-trained staff and scalable workflows. We’ll upgrade technology with privacy-first AI, continuous monitoring and independent review. Regular public reporting, open channels for feedback and strong budgeting will keep justice fast, fair and, above all, trustworthy.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
Priorities upon reelection: enhance public access and streamline information. Redesign the court website for clarity, improve online resources and deploy live-translation technology to cut costs while preserving fairness, accuracy and language access for every participant in Collin County justice.
