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Justice, 9th Court of Appeals

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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 9th Court of Appeals are elected by voters in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto and Tyler counties.

Scott Golemon

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Chief Justice, 9th Court of Appeals · Conroe

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