On the Ballot: 2026 Judicial Candidates. Candidates in contested races, with campaign Website, Facebook, X, and Instagram links where identified. Lubbock Chronicle 2026 Sample Ballot.
Texas Supreme Court — Chief Justice
Jimmy Blacklock (R): Website
Maggie Ellis (D): Website
Texas Supreme Court — Place 2
Chari Kelly (D): Website
Texas Supreme Court — Place 7
Kyle Hawkins (R): Website
Kristen Hawkins (D): Website
Texas Supreme Court — Place 8
Brett Busby (R): Website
Gisela D. Triana (D): Website
Court of Criminal Appeals — Place 3
Mark Ash (L): Campaign links not yet confirmed.
Court of Criminal Appeals — Place 4
Kevin Patrick Yeary (R): Website
Court of Criminal Appeals — Place 9
John Messinger (R): Website
15th Court of Appeals — Chief Justice
Scott Brister (R): Website
Jerry Zimmerer (D): Facebook
15th Court of Appeals — Place 2
Scott K. Field (R): Website
15th Court of Appeals — Place 3
Marc M. Meyer (D): Facebook
Uncontested races are omitted. Campaign links are provided as neutral voter resources, not endorsements. The Chronicle sample ballot is unofficial. Verify precinct-specific information with Lubbock County Elections.
