Caldwell County
Vote for oneResearched · fact-checked
Alma MoralesRepublican
Anita DeleonDemocratic Incumbent
On ballot as
ALMA MORALES
ANITA DELEON
Current role
Spanish teacher (per Secretary of State filing)
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
Background
- "experience in public service, education, and community leadership" (per candidate, February 2026 Post-Register questionnaire)
- B.S. in criminal justice, Southwest Texas State University (1985) (per February 2026 Post-Register questionnaire)
- More than 30 years of experience in the mental health and criminal justice fields (per the same questionnaire)
Experience
Not found
- Justice of the peace docket: criminal misdemeanors, civil cases, evictions and inquests (per questionnaire)
Top priorities
- "I am running to ensure the court operates efficiently, respectfully, and impartially."
- "Access to justice, court efficiency, and public trust are at the heart of my campaign."
- "I would prioritize timely case management, clear communication, and consistent application of the law."
- "I am running for re-election to continue to build on the work already being done."
- "I focus on managing cases efficiently and maintaining a courtroom environment that is fair, respectful, and understandable to the public."
- Wants to "reduce delays, improve access to justice, and maintain public confidence in the judicial system"
Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she would be "committed to upholding the law, and focused on treating every person with dignity."
- Court administration: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire: "I would prioritize timely case management, clear communication, and consistent application of the law."
- Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she ensures "all proceedings are conducted lawfully, professionally, and with respect for all parties."
- Court administration: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she would work to "reduce delays, improve access to justice, and maintain public confidence in the judicial system".
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Not found
Alma Morales
Republican- On ballot as
- ALMA MORALES
- Current role
- Spanish teacher (per Secretary of State filing)
- Background
- "experience in public service, education, and community leadership" (per candidate, February 2026 Post-Register questionnaire)
- Experience
- Not found
- Top priorities
- "I am running to ensure the court operates efficiently, respectfully, and impartially."
- "Access to justice, court efficiency, and public trust are at the heart of my campaign."
- "I would prioritize timely case management, clear communication, and consistent application of the law."
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she would be "committed to upholding the law, and focused on treating every person with dignity."
- Court administration: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire: "I would prioritize timely case management, clear communication, and consistent application of the law."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
Anita Deleon
Democratic Incumbent- On ballot as
- ANITA DELEON
- Current role
- Caldwell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
- Background
- B.S. in criminal justice, Southwest Texas State University (1985) (per February 2026 Post-Register questionnaire)
- More than 30 years of experience in the mental health and criminal justice fields (per the same questionnaire)
- Experience
- Justice of the peace docket: criminal misdemeanors, civil cases, evictions and inquests (per questionnaire)
- Top priorities
- "I am running for re-election to continue to build on the work already being done."
- "I focus on managing cases efficiently and maintaining a courtroom environment that is fair, respectful, and understandable to the public."
- Wants to "reduce delays, improve access to justice, and maintain public confidence in the judicial system"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she ensures "all proceedings are conducted lawfully, professionally, and with respect for all parties."
- Court administration: In a February 2026 newspaper questionnaire, she said she would work to "reduce delays, improve access to justice, and maintain public confidence in the judicial system".
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
Open in the full comparison: Caldwell County