TOM BAKER

Democratic

On ballot as: TOM BAKER
Current role: Not found
Background: Bachelor of Journalism and B.A. in Government, UT Austin
J.D., University of Houston Law Center (1983)
U.S. Naval Reserve veteran
Born and raised in Denison
Lives in Temple (since 1994)
Experience: Justice, Texas Third Court of Appeals (2019–2024)
Partner, Baker & Tisdale, PLLC (2015–2018)
Assistant Bee County Attorney (1991–1994)
U.S. Naval Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corps
Top priorities: "The judicial branch of government must remain impartial and ensure that each branch acts within its 'constitutional lanes'"
"Texans must regain trust in our courts"
"listen carefully, follow the law, and treat people fairly"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The judicial branch of government must remain impartial" and "ensure fairness to all and deference to none"
Court administration: In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, while on the 3rd Court of Appeals, he said core responsibilities include "attempting to get results handed down as timely as possible"
Endorsements: Bay Area Democratic Movement
Victoria County Democratic Party
Panhandle Democrats
Texas AFL-CIO
Collin County (TX) Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
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Dallas County East Democrats (listed by campaign)
Greater Heights Democratic Club (listed by campaign)
Guadalupe County (TX) Democratic Party (listed by campaign)
Liberal Austin Democrats (listed by campaign)
McKinney Area Democratic Club (listed by campaign)
Montgomery County (TX) Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
North East Bexar County (TX) Democrats (listed by campaign)
Tarrant County (TX) Democratic Party (listed by campaign)
Vote for Peace (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: justicetombaker.com

TOM BAKER

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2

Tom Baker