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Race 18 of 18

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3

Hears appeals involving the state, its agencies and officials.

Created and edited by Omar Afra

2026 election results · unofficial

Results

Marc M. Meyer leads the reported totals with 51.54% of 9,605,266 votes reported.

Unofficial reported results · Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3
CandidateVotesShare
Marc M. MeyerDemocratMost votes reported4,950,44651.54%
April FarrisRepublican4,654,82048.46%
Total votes reported9,605,2662 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

Candidate records

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

    April Farris

    April Farris is the Republican candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3. Justice on the 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    1st Court · current 15th
    Legal specialization
    Appeals · former solicitor general
    Judicial philosophy
    Apply law, not personal views
    Campaign finance
    $148,687 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Sugar Land
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Joined rulings limiting AG claims
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  • Democrat

    Marc M. Meyer

    Marc M. Meyer is the Democratic candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3. Democratic candidate for 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    No prior judicial office
    Legal specialization
    Board-certified administrative law
    Judicial philosophy
    Temper state power with rights
    Campaign finance
    $703 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Montgomery
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Administrative-law practice
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Written Opinions
  2. 2. Legal & Judicial History
  3. 3. Constitutional & Religious-Liberty Cases
  4. 4. Criminal Justice & Due Process
  5. 5. Professional History
  6. 6. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  7. 7. Documented Public Statements

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): April Farris (Republican), Marc M. Meyer (Democrat).

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