Pinal County Justice of the Peace, District 5 in Pinal County, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Nancy Discher — Former Justice of the Peace in Tucson, Arizona

  Nancy Discher previously served as the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 from January 2015 until her retirement on January 20, 2021. Before her judicial career, she was a medical care executive, where she opened one of the first free-standing oncology hospital facilities in the country. She also served as an executive consultant to two Fortune 500 companies. She filed a statement of interest to run for the same office in the 2026 election on September 9, 2025.

• Ellie Brown — Incumbent Justice of the Peace, District 5 in Oracle, Arizona

  Ellie Brown is the currently elected Justice of the Peace for Pinal County's Copper Corridor Justice Court, Precinct 5. She is a life-long resident of Pinal County and has a 31-year tenure with the county government, starting in 1991. Her career includes roles such as a twice-appointed Justice of the Peace, Judge Pro Tempore, Director, Judicial Liaison, and Court Administrator. In June 2022, she was also appointed Presiding Magistrate Judge for the Town of Superior. Brown holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Administration and Management, and a Certification of Public Management.