James Sullivan is a judge for Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Sullivan is running for re-election for the Place 2 judge of the Texas Supreme Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Sullivan first became a member of the Texas Supreme Court through an appointment. Governor Greg Abbott first appointed Sullivan to the Texas Supreme Court on January 6, 2025, to replace Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who was appointed to Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.