Steve Smith (Texas Supreme Court candidate)
Steve Smith (Republican Party) is running for election for the Place 1, Chief Justice judge of the Texas Supreme Court. Smith declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas Supreme Court elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas Supreme Court Place 1 Chief Justice
Cory Carlyle (D) and Maggie Ellis (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas Supreme Court Place 1 Chief Justice on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas Supreme Court Place 1 Chief Justice
Incumbent Jimmy Blacklock (R) and Steve Smith (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas Supreme Court Place 1 Chief Justice on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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