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2026 Texas Muslim Voter Guide

Race 9 of 18

Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas

Leads the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases and oversees the judicial branch.

We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.

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  • Jimmy Blacklock
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    Jimmy Blacklock

    Jimmy Blacklock is the Republican candidate for Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas. Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

    Judicial experience
    Supreme Court since 2018
    Legal / government background
    Abbott counsel · AG · DOJ
    Judicial philosophy
    Originalist · plain-text approach
    Campaign finance
    $565,473 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Rights / notable record
    Rejected Abbott quorum-removal bid
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  • Maggie Ellis
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Maggie Ellis

    Maggie Ellis is the Democratic candidate for Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas. Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2.

    Judicial experience
    Third Court since 2025
    Legal / government background
    Family law · ADA · ALJ
    Judicial philosophy
    Depoliticize courts · expand access
    Campaign finance
    $21,392 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Rights / notable record
    Opposed same-sex wedding guidance
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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): Jimmy Blacklock (Republican), Maggie Ellis (Democrat).

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