Ray Thomas

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Ray Thomas

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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

St. Mary's University

Law

University of Texas, Austin

Personal

Birthplace

Presidio, Texas

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Personal website

Personal Twitter

Ray Thomas was a candidate for the Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals in 2018. Thomas ran for a seat held by Chief Justice Rogelio Valdez.

Biography

Ray Thomas was born in Presidio, Texas, and lives in McAllen, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin. Thomas’ career experience includes working as an attorney with his firm, Ray Thomas, PC. He volunteered with the Vannie Cook Children's Cancer Foundation and served on the Board of Governors for the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen.

Elections

2018

See also: Texas intermediate appellate court elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice

Dori Contreras defeated Ernie Aliseda in the general election for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dori Contreras (D)	53.6	241,673
		Ernie Aliseda (R)	46.4	209,556

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 451,229
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice

Dori Contreras defeated Ray Thomas in the Democratic primary for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dori Contreras	63.8	51,368
	Submit photo	Ray Thomas	36.2	29,121

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 80,489
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice

Ernie Aliseda advanced from the Republican primary for Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals Chief Justice on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Ernie Aliseda

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• Texas Judicial Branch

Footnotes

Texas courts

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Federal courts:

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas

State courts:

Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts

State resources:

Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas