Supreme Court, Place 2
StatewideChari Kelly (D) won the Texas Supreme Court Place 2 race with 52.3% of the vote to James Sullivan's (R) 47.7%, as called by the Associated Press.
Chari Kelly vs. James SullivanNovember 3 results
Democrat: Chari KellyWinner
Republican: James Sullivan (incumbent)State count last updated Nov. 4, 4:18 p.m. CT. Unofficial until the state canvass, between Nov. 21 and Dec. 7.
Counties must finish their canvass by Nov. 17, and totals can change until then.
One of nine justices on the Texas Supreme Court, the state's highest court for civil cases, including insurance disputes, property rights, and government power.
Before Election Day: Ratings and Analysis
Written before Election Day and not updated with returns. Ratings and polls describe the race before any returns were reported.
Sullivan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Chari Kelly is the Democratic nominee. Unexpired term: Abbott appointed Sullivan in January 2025 to the seat Blacklock vacated when he was elevated to Chief Justice, so this is Sullivan's first election to the court. Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999.
No major forecaster rates Texas judicial races. James Sullivan (R), appointed in January 2025 and running for the unexpired term, faces Chari Kelly (D). Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999.
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Primary Results
Winner.James Sullivan(i)
Winner.Chari KellyRepublican nominee
Democratic nominee
Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 Texas Supreme Court Place 2 race?
Chari Kelly (D) won the Texas Supreme Court Place 2 race with 52.3% of the vote to James Sullivan's (R) 47.7%, as called by the Associated Press. Results are unofficial until the canvass.
Who was on the 2026 ballot for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court?
Chari Kelly (Democratic) and James Sullivan (Republican) were on the November 3 ballot.
James Sullivan vs. Chari Kelly: who was on the ballot for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court?
Incumbent Republican James Sullivan and Democrat Chari Kelly were the major-party candidates for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Where can I see 2026 results for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court?
This page publishes Texas Secretary of State returns for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court as they become available. Election-night counts are unofficial until canvassed, and TexPolls marks a race called only after a named news organization calls it.