Race 9 of 18
Leads the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases and oversees the judicial branch.
Created and edited by Omar Afra
2026 election results · unofficial
Maggie Ellis leads the reported totals with 52.45% of 9,728,174 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie EllisDemocratMost votes reported | 5,102,288 | 52.45% |
| Jimmy BlacklockRepublican | 4,625,886 | 47.55% |
| Total votes reported | 9,728,174 | 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
Jimmy Blacklock is the Republican candidate for Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas. Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
Democrat
Maggie Ellis is the Democratic candidate for Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas. Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2.
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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