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2026 Texas Muslim Voter Guide

Race 10 of 18

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term)

Decides civil and juvenile appeals on the state's highest civil court.

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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  • James P Sullivan
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    James P. Sullivan

    James P. Sullivan is the Republican candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term). Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2.

    Judicial experience
    Supreme Court since 2025
    Legal / government background
    Abbott counsel · solicitor general
    Judicial philosophy
    Campaign: bold conservative judging
    Campaign finance
    $354,765 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Rights / notable record
    Texas Alliance for Life endorsed
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  • Chari Kelly
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Chari Kelly

    Chari Kelly is the Democratic candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term). Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 3.

    Judicial experience
    Third Court since 2019
    Legal / government background
    Prosecutor · AG · CCA · JAG
    Judicial philosophy
    Campaign: defend the Constitution
    Campaign finance
    $74,328 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Rights / notable record
    Heard Paxton whistleblower dispute
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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): James P. Sullivan (Republican), Chari Kelly (Democrat).

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