Incumbent Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Missi Walden held on for a second term despite two challengers in Tuesday’s GOP Primary.
Walden said she was excited for a second term and looks forward to helping move all the JP offices toward digital warrants. “I’ve been working with law enforcement on this.. I’m hopeful to work with new JP’s on the digital warrants and for all of us to work together. It will be better for everyone.”
Walden defeated former OPD Lt. Ron Hughes and challenger Cynthia Moreno. With no Democrat in the race Walden won’t face a November challenge.
Results were 1,346 for Walden and 359 for Hughes and 779 for Moreno in early voting.
Final totals were 2,325 for Walden or 50.31 percent; 1,484 for Hughes or 32.11 percent; and 812 for Moreno or 17.56 percent.
Walden was elected to her first term after beating six other candidates during the 2018 Republican primary.
