Supreme Court, Chief Justice

Statewide

Blacklock ran unopposed in the GOP primary. Maggie Ellis won the Democratic nomination with 74.3% over Cory Carlyle. Abbott elevated Blacklock, elected to Place 2 in 2018, to Chief Justice in January 2025 after Nathan Hecht retired; November is his first election as Chief.

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

Jimmy Blacklock(i)

100.0%

1,751,233 votes

Democratic Primary

Maggie Ellis wins

Maggie Ellis

74.3%

644,577 votes

Cory Carlyle

25.7%

222,504 votes

Updated Mar 15, 7:02 PM CT·TX SOS·Called by AP

November General Election

Nov 3, 2026

Rated 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.

TexPolls, based on structural partisan lean