Julie Countiss
Democratic
Attorney
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Justice, Place 4 (Unexpired Term)
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- 6 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The court of appeals hears civil and criminal appeals from the district and county courts in its district (except death-penalty cases); justices are elected to six-year terms.
Justices of the 1st Court of Appeals are elected by voters in Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties. This race fills the remainder of an unexpired term.
David Gunn
RepublicanIncumbent
Justice, 1st Court of Appeals
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