Putting My Passion
to Work for our Residents

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          My name is Jessica Arnold and I am pleased to announce my intent to run for Fannin County Criminal District Attorney in the March 5th Republican Primary. For more than two years, I have worked at the Fannin County DA’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, advocating for victims and seeking justice. When current Criminal District Attorney, Richard Glaser, decided not to seek re-election after serving this community for 20 years, I knew it was my opportunity to influence positive change while keeping our community safe for all citizens.

          As Criminal District Attorney, I plan to create a network of resources that will assist law enforcement agencies in their investigations and encourage collaboration among the law enforcement and prosecution community. This includes researching opportunities for grant-funding for training and personnel that is currently underutilized. 

          I will work on efficiently prosecuting cases so both victims and defendants can get a quicker resolution of cases. This will also decrease the amount of time defendants will spend incarcerated pending resolution of their case, thereby decreasing the burden on the taxpayers to house inmates.

          My passion of advocating for victims of child abuse will continue to be a priority. Each victim and their family should feel supported throughout the process. I vow to improve communication with these families so they stay informed on the case as it progresses through the criminal justice system.

          Before assuming the responsibilities of an Assistant District Attorney in Fannin County, my husband Christian and I took a leap of faith and moved our family from the big city of Fort Worth to Fannin County. For many years, we spent weekends and holidays here with family and grew to know many fine people here that shared our values. We decided we wanted our children to grow up with the values of living in the country: faith, family, and hard work. Since then, we have established roots as a family and can’t imagine raising our children elsewhere. 

          With a new 336th District Judge, Sheriff, and Criminal District Attorney, the criminal justice system will undergo a large change in 2024. I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of that change and promise to stay true to the Fannin County beliefs that make this county a great place to live. I am asking for your support and your vote to become your next Criminal District Attorney.

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