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Texas: Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Leads the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government, such as challenges to state laws and cases brought by or against state agencies. It is a 6-year term.
This race is on every Texas ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Source: Texas Secretary of State
Results
Nov. 3, 2026 general election · All resultsUnofficial winnerUnofficial results, as of Nov 04, 2026 17:14
51.8%4,954,330 votes26.0% of registered voters
48.2%4,613,738 votes24.2% of registered voters
9,568,068 votes counted · 19,041,684 registered voters · 50.2% turnout · Source: Texas Secretary of State, Election Night Returns (unofficial)
2026 Candidates
2 certified for the general electionJZ
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Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State 2026 Ballot Certification. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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