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Texas 2022 Elections

Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas

Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and three in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats haven’t been elected to either court since the late 1990s.

The Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 15, 2020.

Texas Supreme Court winners

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals winners


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