Race 10 of 18
Decides civil and juvenile appeals on the state's highest civil court.
Created and edited by Omar Afra
2026 election results · unofficial
Chari Kelly leads the reported totals with 52.25% of 9,699,229 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chari KellyDemocratMost votes reported | 5,068,047 | 52.25% |
| James P. SullivanRepublican | 4,631,182 | 47.75% |
| Total votes reported | 9,699,229 | 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
James P. Sullivan is the Republican candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term). Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2.
Democrat
Chari Kelly is the Democratic candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term). Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 3.
Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): James P. Sullivan (Republican), Chari Kelly (Democrat).
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