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Texas Democrats Shatter GOP Court Dominance
Democrats win nine Texas court races, ending Republican control of statewide judicial offices.
In brief
Democrats win nine Texas court races, ending Republican control of statewide judicial offices. Democrats broke Republican hold on Texas’ highest courts in statewide elections. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Democrats Break GOP Hold
Democrats won nine court races, ending Republican dominance over statewide judicial offices.
Early Voting Boost
Record early voting turnout helped Democrats secure multiple blowout victories at the top of the ticket.
End of GOP Incumbents
Several GOP incumbents lost their seats, ending their tenure on Texas’ highest courts.
Texas Supreme Court Results
Democrats took all four seats on the Texas Supreme Court in the election.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Democrats led three of the nine seats on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
15th Court of Appeals
All three Republican judges on the 15th Court of Appeals lost their seats to Democrats.
Next Steps
Democrats will maintain a 5-4 lead on the Supreme Court and 6-3 on the Court of Criminal Appeals.
The key point
Democrats broke Republican hold on Texas’ highest courts in statewide elections.
