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Supreme Court, Place 7: Texas 2026

Kristen Hawkins (D) and Kyle D. Hawkins (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Supreme Court, Place 7 in Texas. This seat is voted statewide, so it is on every Texas ballot.

Kristen Hawkins (D)

Kristen Hawkins is the judge of the 11th District Court in Harris County, elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020, per her campaign site. She holds board certifications in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law.

Top Priorities

From the campaign site

• Civility, professionalism and respect in the legal profession

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Kyle D. Hawkins (R) Incumbent

Kyle D. Hawkins is the incumbent on the Texas Supreme Court, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in October 2025, per the court's official biography. He previously served as Texas Solicitor General.

Top Priorities

From the campaign site

• Humility, diligence and applying the law as written

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