Supreme Court, Place 8
StatewideBusby was unopposed in the GOP primary. Gisela Triana is the Democratic nominee.
Incumbent: Brett Busby(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 8
Primary Results
Called · 100% reporting
Republican Primary
Brett Busby wins
Winner.Brett Busby(i)100.0%
1,715,582 votes
Democratic Primary
Gisela Triana wins
Winner.Gisela Triana100.0%
776,552 votes
November General Election
Nov 3, 2026Rated Safe RepublicanTexPolls, based on structural partisan lean
No major handicapper rates Texas judicial races. Justice Brett Busby (R) faces Gisela Triana (D). Republicans have held every Texas Supreme Court seat since 1999. The rating reflects structural lean, not a forecast.
Republican Primary
Brett Busby Incumbent
Democratic Primary
Gisela Triana
Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
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