Chief Justice, Supreme Court
Who is on the ballot for Chief Justice, Supreme Court in Crockett County, Texas, on November 3, 2026? The state certification lists 2 people running for Chief Justice, Supreme Court: Jimmy Blacklock (Republican), Maggie Ellis (Democratic).
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Office as printed on the certification: CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT.
Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Crockett section (PDF pages 286 to 290) (Texas Secretary of State, checked 2026-10-10)
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Jimmy Blacklock
RepublicanIncumbent
Jimmy Blacklock, Republican, is certified for chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. The court says he became the 28th chief justice in January 2025 by appointment of Governor Greg Abbott, after first joining the court in 2018. That page says he previously served as general counsel to the governor.
Answered the candidate questions on October 8, 2026.
Maggie Ellis
Democratic
Maggie Ellis, Democratic, is certified for chief justice of the Supreme Court. The Third Court of Appeals says she was elected to that court in 2024 and serves in Place 2, and that she is board certified in juvenile law. The Ethics Commission list shows office held as a justice of the Third Court of Appeals, Place 2, and office sought as chief justice of the Supreme Court.
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