Uncontested in Republican primary
Uncontested in Democratic primary
These candidates will face each other in the November general election
| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Beth Landau
| Kevin Jewell
| Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | Justice Sarah Beth Landau Campaign P.O. Box. 130386 Houston, Texas 77219 | PO Box 684281 Austin TX 78768 | |
| Campaign Phone | |||
| Campaign Website | landauforjustice.com | justicekevinjewell.com | |
| Social Media Links | twitter | ||
| Bar Card Number | 24034530 | 00787769 | |
| Current Occupation | Senior Counsel Robert Markland LLP | Justice 2016 – Present | |
| Years of Texas Residency | 58 | ||
| JD School & Year | Columbia University School of Law 1998 | University of Houston Law Center 1993 | |
| Other Education | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities B.S. /B.A. Field Of Study Economics; Political Science; Japanese; Statistics with honors 1993 | University of Texas at Austin B.B.A., High Honors, 1990 | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 2002 | 1993 | |
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Adjunct Professor of Law, Texas Southern University (2012-present) Assistant Federal Public Defender (2005-15) Associate, Vinson & Elkins, LLP (2001-05) Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1999-2001) Associate, Coudert Brothers (1998-99) | Shareholder, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry; Chair of appellate practice group, Co-chair of litigation practice group | |
| Jury Trial Experience | 10+ | ||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | In 23 years of private practice, I have handled hundreds of appeals and presented oral argument in over 100 cases collectively in the Supreme Court of Texas (10 cases), all intermediate appellate courts in Texas, and several United States courts of appeals. | ||
| Other Judicial Experience | Justice, 1st Court of Appeals 2019 - 2024 | ||
| Board Certifications | Civil Appellate Law 1998 | ||
| Courts Admitted | U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Eastern District of Texas US Southern District of Texas New York (all state courts) New York Eastern District Court New York Southern District Court | U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court of Texas U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh, D.C., Federal Circuits U.S. District Courts Texas (all districts) District of Columbia | |
| Honors and Awards | Recognized as Texas Super Lawyer since 2005 | ||
| Prior Elections | 2022 General Election: won 52% March 1, 2016 Republican Primary: won 56% November 8, 2016 General: won 52% | ||
| Most Recent Bar Polls | 2026 - 522 55% | 2026 - 422 45% 592 December 2021 HBA qualifications poll: over 70%, "very good" or "excellent" (overall rating) | |
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | Houston Chronicle Houston Progressive Caucus Gulf Coast AFL-CIO Houston Lawyers Association Houston Association of Women Attorneys | Texas Civil Justice League PAC | |
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | I am proud to serve you on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals as a fair and impartial Judge who upholds the rule of law in our state and will never legislate from my seat on the bench. You elected me to apply the law as written and to never privilege one party over another due to personal preference. I have upheld my oath to you and am proud to serve every Texan who depends on the equal application of the law. I believe a judge’s core job is to deliver justice for all and give all parties the fair day in court they deserve. Regardless of personal beliefs or any partisan affiliation, I will always do my part to ensure justice is served in Texas and that our courts never become yet another political arena. At a time when so many worry that our judicial system is filled with politicians in robes, I am proud to be a Justice who applies the law equally and fairly, with competence and integrity. Without the rule of law, we risk losing many of the things that make Texas and America so remarkable. You can count on me to defend the rule of law and to treat everyone who comes before the Fourteenth Court of Appeals with fairness and dignity. | ||
| Misc | Chief, First Court of Appeals Law Student Intern Program 2020–present Co-Chair, Houston Bar Association Law Library Committee, 2020-2022 Criminal Affairs Committee Chair, 2019-present State Bar of Texas Appellate Section Color of Justice Law Student Conference Organizer, Association of Women Judges, 2021-2022 | ||
| Date Submitted by Candidate | Gathered from public information | Gathered from public information |
