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On the Texas Supreme Court since 2018, elevated to Chief Justice in 2025; earlier was general counsel to Gov. Greg Abbott.

From his campaign site (jimmyblacklock.com)

• “His commitment on the bench has always been to apply the law fairly, equally, and according to its original meaning.”
• “He has authored over 100 opinions during his time on the Supreme Court.”
• “Before becoming a judge, Jimmy represented the State of Texas in courts across the country, fighting for our constitutional liberties and defending Texas against federal encroachment.”

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Justice on the Texas Third Court of Appeals; earlier a trial attorney, prosecutor, administrative law judge, and teacher.

In her own words (from maggieforjustice.com)

• “As a Justice on the Third Court of Appeals, a former teacher, foster mom, and PTA President, I have been a strong advocate for compassion and justice for our community.”
• “You can’t serve people you don’t see.”

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Justice on the Texas Third Court of Appeals since 2019; U.S. Army veteran and former prosecutor.

In her own words (from charikelly.com)

• “The Texas Supreme Court has become a rubber stamp for the executive branch and has failed to live up to its purpose of independently interpreting the law. Texans deserve a court that holds everyone accountable—including those in power.”
• “As a mother, veteran, and Democrat, I am ready to bring proven experience, balance, and a fresh perspective to the Texas Supreme Court.”
• On judicial independence: “Held that Attorney General Ken Paxton was not above the law in the whistleblower case.”

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Appointed to the Texas Supreme Court in January 2025; earlier a federal appellate clerk and appellate/government litigator.

In his own words

His campaign site does not include first-person statements about his priorities or judicial philosophy. The only attributed quote on the site is an endorsement from Governor Greg Abbott, not Sullivan’s own words.

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Presiding judge of the 11th Civil District Court in Harris County since 2016.

In her own words (from judgehawkins.com)

• “I am proud to have been elected as judge of the 11th District Court in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. I am double board certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.”
• “Before my election to the bench, I gained extensive experience in civil litigation, including cases related to medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, mass tort, construction, property tax, and Social Security disability.”

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Appointed to the Texas Supreme Court in October 2025; earlier served as Texas Solicitor General and taught at the University of Texas School of Law.

In his own words (from justicekylehawkins.com)

• “The Court’s work demands humility, diligence, and a commitment to applying the law as written.”
• “I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for the opportunity to continue serving Texans in this new capacity, and I approach this responsibility with the same respect for our Constitution and the rule of law that has guided my entire career.”

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On the Texas Supreme Court since 2019; earlier served on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston and practiced appellate law.

In his own words (from brettbusby.com)

• “Every Texan deserves a fair hearing, and every decision must be grounded in the law, not politics, pressure, or personal preference.”
• “Access to justice must be more than a principle; it must be a reality.”
• “That’s the approach I’ve taken in every case I’ve heard in my 14 years on the bench. I’m running for re-election to continue building this legacy for my family and yours.”

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Justice on the Texas Third Court of Appeals; earlier served many years as a district and county-court trial judge in Travis County.

In her own words

Her site is biographical and, consistent with judicial-conduct norms, does not post issue positions.

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Dallas criminal defense attorney, licensed since 1997. No campaign website was found, so no candidate quotes are listed. See the Ballotpedia record above.

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Longtime Houston criminal defense attorney; repeat Libertarian judicial candidate. No campaign website was found, so no candidate quotes are listed.

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Attorney; won the 2026 Republican runoff for this seat. His site describes work drafting Texas legislation.

In his own words (from smithfortexas.org)

• “Thomas was instrumental in banning sanctuary cities in Texas, as one of only two lawyers who worked with the Legislature to enact that prohibition into law.”
• “He helped write multiple bills cracking down on human trafficking, to protect our kids and young women from the evils of trafficking predators.”
• “I’m running to keep Texas safe and ensure that justice is served by restoring a conservative, limited judicial philosophy to cases before the court.”

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Presiding judge of Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3 since 2021. Her current public site is for that district-court role; no separate campaign site for this race was found, so no candidate quotes are listed.

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On the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2015; earlier a court law clerk, defense attorney, and appellate prosecutor in Dallas, Harris, and Bexar Counties.

In his own words (from judgeyeary.com)

• “Opinions Are Not The Law!”
• “In our constitutional system, the courts have no ‘legislative power.’ They do not make the law.”
• “It has been my greatest professional honor to serve Texas for the last 10 years on our Court of Criminal Appeals.”

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Appellate prosecutor at the Office of the State Prosecuting Attorney for more than a decade; Baylor Law graduate.

In his own words (from messingerforjustice.com)

• “It comes from enforcing the laws as written to find out what works and what doesn’t. In every sense, law enforcement is essential to justice.”
• “Many recent opinions from the Court of Criminal Appeals ignore or conflict with applicable law, its own decisions, or both.”
• “John has filed over 120 petitions for discretionary review in the Court of Criminal Appeals and has represented the State in over 90 cases granted review by that court.”

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Former director of the Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division at the Travis County DA’s office and a former rules attorney at the Court of Criminal Appeals; board certified in criminal appellate law.

In her own words (from hollytforjudge.com)

• “I have over 25 years in the criminal justice field. I am now a criminal defense attorney, but I spent over 17 years as a prosecutor at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, working to protect victims and keep my community safe.”
• “I took on government corruption and white collar crime as the Director of the Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division. I prosecuted violent crimes, including murder, sexual assault, and child abuse.”

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The court’s first Chief Justice, appointed in 2024; earlier a Texas Supreme Court justice and a Houston-area judge.

In his own words (from justicescottbrister.com)

• “Fairness, clarity, and fidelity to the law. That’s what Texans deserve, and that’s what I’m here to deliver.”
• “Follow the law as written, respect the Constitution, and issue clear, reasoned decisions.”

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Served on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (Houston) from 2019 to 2024.

In his own words (from jerry4justice.com)

• “Jerry Zimmerer was elected Justice 14th Court of Appeals in November 2018.”
• “Justice Zimmerer is also credentialed in domestic and international commercial arbitration by the A.A. White Institute.”

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Served on the Third Court of Appeals (Austin) from 2019 to 2024.

In his own words (from justicetombaker.com)

• “The judicial branch of government must remain impartial and ensure that each branch acts within its ‘constitutional lanes.’”
• “Texans must regain trust in our courts and the impartial nature in which they must execute their duties.”

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Appointed to the 15th Court in 2024; earlier served on the Third Court of Appeals and as a Williamson County district judge.

In his own words (from justicescottfield.com)

• “Every case deserves thoughtful, impartial review grounded in the law, not politics.”
• “Applying the law as written—not rewriting it to fit personal views or political outcomes.”

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Appointed to the 15th Court in 2024; earlier served on the First Court of Appeals in Houston and as an Assistant Solicitor General of Texas.

In her own words (from justiceaprilfarris.com)

• “I believe every Texan deserves equal treatment under the law and a fair, impartial judge.”
• “I believe that judges should interpret the law as written—not rewrite it.”

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An attorney with a background as a firefighter and nurse; not currently a judge.

In his own words

No campaign website was found, so no candidate quotes are listed.