Supreme Court, Place 8
StatewideGisela Triana (D) won the Texas Supreme Court Place 8 race with 52.0% of the vote to Brett Busby's (R) 48.0%, as called by the Associated Press.
Gisela Triana vs. Brett BusbyNovember 3 results
Democrat: Gisela TrianaWinner
Republican: Brett Busby (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.
Busby was unopposed in the GOP primary. Gisela Triana is the Democratic nominee.
No major forecaster rates Texas judicial races. Justice Brett Busby (R) faces Gisela Triana (D). Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999.
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Primary Results
Winner.Brett Busby(i)
Winner.Gisela TrianaRepublican nominee
Democratic nominee
Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 Texas Supreme Court Place 8 race?
Gisela Triana (D) won the Texas Supreme Court Place 8 race with 52.0% of the vote to Brett Busby's (R) 48.0%, as called by the Associated Press. Results are unofficial until the canvass.
Who was on the 2026 ballot for Place 8 of the Texas Supreme Court?
Gisela Triana (Democratic) and Brett Busby (Republican) were on the November 3 ballot.
Brett Busby vs. Gisela Triana: who was on the ballot for Place 8 of the Texas Supreme Court?
Incumbent Republican Brett Busby and Democrat Gisela Triana were the major-party candidates for Place 8 of the Texas Supreme Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Where can I see 2026 results for Place 8 of the Texas Supreme Court?
This page publishes Texas Secretary of State returns for Place 8 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.