| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball (D-McAllen)  | Clarissa Silva* (R-Corpus Christi)  | Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | 7022 N 1st Lane McAllen, Texas 78504 | P.O. Box 532225 Harlingen, Texas 78553 | |
| Campaign Phone | 956-501-6565 johnballattorney@gmail.com | ||
| Campaign Website | votejohnball.com | voteclarissasilva.com | |
| Social Media Links | twitter | twitter | |
| Bar Card Number | 24045443 | 24063002 | |
| Current Occupation | In-House Counsel McAllen ISD | Justice, 13th Court of Appeals, Place 6 | |
| Years of Texas Residency | 35 | Native Texan | |
| JD School & Year | St. Mary's University School of Law 2004 | Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2007 | |
| Other Education | Certificate of Concentration, Criminal Law St. Mary's University Texas A&M University B.A. in Political Science 2000 | UT-San Antonio, B.S. Criminal Justice - 2003 | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 2004 | 2008 | |
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | 21 years | San Patricio County Attorney’s Office, Assistant County Attorney, 2017-2020 Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, 2008-2016 | |
| Jury Trial Experience | 30 trials | ||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | |||
| Other Judicial Experience | |||
| Board Certifications | Family Law Criminal Law | Juvenile Law (2015) | |
| Courts Admitted | all Texas courts Southern District of Texas Fifth Circuit Court of the United States | ||
| Honors and Awards | CASA, Attorney ad Litem of the Year | ||
| Prior Elections | 2018 Texas General Election Justice, Thirteenth Court of Appeals Place 5 46.96% v. Gina Benavides (D) | ||
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| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | |||
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | |||
| Misc | |||
| Date Submitted by Candidate | 12/11/25 | Gathered from public information |
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