Supreme Court, Place 2

Statewide

Sullivan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Chari Kelly is the Democratic nominee. Unexpired term, Sullivan was appointed in 2024. Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999.

Incumbent: James Sullivan(R)

Primary, Mar 3, 2026

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.

Supreme Court, Place 2

Primary Results

Called · 100% reporting

Republican Primary

James Sullivan wins

James Sullivan(i)

100.0%

506,221 votes

Democratic Primary

Chari Kelly wins

Chari Kelly

100.0%

1,880,663 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. James Sullivan (R), appointed in 2024 and running for the unexpired term, faces Chari Kelly (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