Big news from the Longhorn State.

The NDRC is proud to endorse three candidates running for the Supreme Court of Texas. DaSean Jones, Christine Weems, and Bonnie Lee Goldstein are running for seats on the (currently all-Republican) court.

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Here’s why state court races are so critical: Ultra-conservative Republicans have worked for years to install partisan justices who put ideology ahead of legal principle and precedent. Our opponents have even said their goal is to “control the supreme courts” so they can “control the redistricting process.” 

The all-Republican Supreme Court of Texas is a great example of how the far right is using the courts as a political tool: Earlier this year, the court upheld the state’s abortion ban when it rejected a challenge by women denied medically necessary abortions. 

State supreme courts are often the last line of defense against gerrymandering and unjust, unpopular attacks on our freedoms. That’s why the NDRC is supporting these three Democracy Defenders — and others across the country — who are running for their state supreme court.

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— NDRC

P.S. Need another reason to step up today? One Supreme Court of Texas justice up for re-election, John Devine, said in a speech this year: "Do you really think the Democrats are going to roll over and let Trump be president again?" He went on to say that Democrats would not allow an “honest election” to happen. We’re proud that 2024 Democracy Defender Christine Weems is running against him for Place 4 in the Texas State Supreme Court.
 

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