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Kyle Hawkins

Kyle Hawkins

Incumbent Republican candidate for State Supreme Court in Texas

Live Odds — Texas Supreme Court Place 7 winner?

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0%chance to win

NOV 8, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleJudge

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age46 years old (May 6, 1980)

GenderMale

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LocationTexas

BackgroundAttorney

EducationHarvard College (B.A.)

Notable personal detailsKyle Douglas Hawkins is a justice of the Supreme Court of Texas (Place 7), appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on October 24, 2025, for a term expiring December 31, 2026. He previously served as Texas Solicitor General (2018–2021) and as Counselor to the U.S. Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice. Before state service, he practiced appellate and constitutional law and clerked for Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Judge Edith H. Jones. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

As Texas Solicitor General, he argued that Obamacare should be declared unconstitutional in its entirety. The position emphasized reducing federal control over healthcare and allowing states to craft their own health policy.

Immigration & Border

Kyle Hawkins has a documented record of supporting tougher immigration enforcement, including discussing the legality of ending DACA and arguing against the program. His prior role as Texas solicitor general also centered on litigating against the federal government, including immigration-related disputes.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Kyle Hawkins has supported abortion restrictions up to and including a heartbeat-based ban and a Life at Conception Act. He has also said the goal is not only to make abortion unavailable but to make it unthinkable, and his legal work on behalf of Texas argued against expanding abortion access.

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