El Paso Matters sent questionnaires to every candidate in a contested primary race to help you decide who you want to represent you. Candidates were asked to limit their responses to 100 words. Responses have been lightly edited for grammar and to fit the word count.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 7: Republican Primary
These courts hear civil matters in which the dispute does not exceed $20,000. They also hear certain criminal misdemeanors that can be punished by fines but not jail time.
Who’s running for this seat?
Ida Baeza Gardner
Ida Baeza Gardner, 52, is a part-time municipal judge for the Town of Anthony.
Crystal Urquidi
Crystal Urquidi, 36, is an administrative specialist for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.