Supreme Court, Chief Justice
StatewideBlacklock ran unopposed in the GOP primary. Maggie Ellis won the Democratic nomination with 74.3% over Cory Carlyle.
Incumbent: Jimmy Blacklock(R)
Primary, Mar 3, 2026
Leads the nine-member Texas Supreme Court, the state's highest court for civil matters. Hears appeals on everything from redistricting to business disputes.
Supreme Court, Chief Justice
Primary Results
Called · 100% reporting
Republican Primary
Jimmy Blacklock wins
Winner.Jimmy Blacklock(i)100.0%
1,751,233 votes
Democratic Primary
Maggie Ellis wins
Winner.Maggie Ellis74.3%
644,577 votes
Cory Carlyle25.7%
222,504 votes
November General Election
Nov 3, 2026Rated Safe RepublicanTexPolls, based on structural partisan lean
No major handicapper rates Texas judicial races. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock (R) faces Maggie Ellis (D). Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999. The rating reflects structural lean, not a forecast.
Republican Primary
Jimmy Blacklock Incumbent
Democratic Primary
Cory Carlyle
Former Justice, 5th Court of Appeals
Maggie Ellis
Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
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