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Chari Kelly
Texas Supreme Court, Place 2
Democratic justice on the Texas Third Court of Appeals (Austin) since 2019, a U.S. Army veteran and former prosecutor, Kelly is the Democratic nominee for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court in November 2026.
The court, in plain English
The Supreme Court of Texas is the state’s highest court for civil and juvenile cases. Its nine justices have the final word on Texas civil law and set the rules governing the practice of law in Texas.
Why this seat matters
Insurance, property rights, business liability, parental rights — in Texas, this court is the last stop. Republicans have held all nine seats on it since 1999.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Supreme Court, Place 2, Chari Kelly faces James Sullivan (Republican), the sitting judge.
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Where this seat sits on your ballot
Texas Supreme Court, Place 2 appears in the Statewide Courts section of your ballot. Elected by all of Texas. The last word on civil law, criminal appeals, and cases against the State.