Race 17 of 18
Hears appeals involving the state, its agencies and officials.
Created and edited by Omar Afra
2026 election results · unofficial
Tom Baker leads the reported totals with 51.98% of 9,616,735 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tom BakerDemocratMost votes reported | 4,998,619 | 51.98% |
| Scott K. FieldRepublican | 4,618,116 | 48.02% |
| Total votes reported | 9,616,735 | 2 entries |
Unofficial returns: Texas Secretary of State, “2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION (Updated 11/04/2026 04:59 PM)”; time zone not shown on the source. Checked November 8, 2026. 100% of polling locations reporting, which does not mean every ballot has been counted. Not certified; the state canvass falls between November 21, 2026 and December 7, 2026. Shares are of all votes reported in the race, write-ins included, rounded to two decimals; they may not total 100%.
Campaign research · compiled before the election
We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.
Sources under review
Republican
Scott K. Field is the Republican candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Justice on the 15th Court of Appeals.
Democrat
Tom Baker is the Democratic candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Practicing attorney and former 3rd Court of Appeals justice.
Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Scott K. Field (Republican), Tom Baker (Democrat).
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