James P. Sullivan, a Republican, is running for Texas Supreme Court Justice, Place 2, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The race is for the rest of an unexpired term.
This candidacy is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s official November 3, 2026 certification for Collin County.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Sullivan to the Place 2 seat on Jan. 6, 2025, to fill the vacancy created when Justice Jimmy Blacklock was elevated to chief justice, according to an announcement from the governor's office. Sullivan's appointed term expires Dec. 31, 2026.
Before joining the court, Sullivan held several roles in Texas state government and private practice, according to the governor's office and the Texas Judicial Branch.
Sullivan also served as an assistant solicitor general in the Office of the Texas Attorney General, the governor's office said.
At Harvard Law School, Sullivan served as an articles editor on the Harvard Law Review, according to the Texas Judicial Branch. The governor's announcement identifies him as a member of the Federalist Society.
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