{"id":157295,"date":"2026-02-09T19:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157295\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:18:48","slug":"victory-fund-endorses-palmer-for-5th-circuit-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157295\/","title":{"rendered":"Victory Fund endorses Palmer for 5th Circuit justice"},"content":{"rendered":"

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund<\/a> today (Monday, Feb. 9) announced its endorsement of Nicholas D. Palmer<\/a>, who is running to become Place 8 justice on Texas\u2019 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The endorsement \u201csignals Victory Fund\u2019s confidence that Palmer is well-positioned to win and serve as a strong voice for fairness, equal justice and the rule of law,\u201d according to a press release announcing the endorsement.<\/p>\n

Evan Low, Victory Fund\u2019s president & CEO, said Palmer is \u201ca passionate advocate for equal justice under law and understands that every appellate decision impacts the lives of real people \u2014 families, workers, and small businesses across North Texas. He brings the experience, temperament and commitment to fairness voters should expect from the bench.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen he wins, Nicholas will help ensure the Fifth Court of Appeals reflects the communities it serves and will bring an important perspective to the cases that come before the court,\u201d Low added.<\/p>\n

Palmer said he is \u201chonored to earn the endorsement,\u201d adding that \u201cTexans deserve a justice who will apply the law faithfully, treat every person with dignity, and ensure our courts remain accessible and fair for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Palmer\u2019s campaign highlights his record as a seasoned appellate advocate and public servant. He is board certified in both Civil Appellate Law and Labor and Employment Law, a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of Texas attorneys, according to the press release.<\/p>\n

Palmer has also argued or briefed cases in appellate courts including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the press releases notes, adding that, in his current role, Palmer serves as chief of the appellate section for the Dallas City Attorney\u2019s Office, leading the team representing the ninth largest city in the country before state and federal appellate courts.<\/p>\n

Palmer is also endorsed by Stonewall Democrats of Dallas<\/a>, Dallas County Young Democrats<\/a>, Preston Hollow Democrats<\/a>, Lake Highlands\/White Rock Democrats<\/a> and the 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Victory Fund will promote Palmer\u2019s endorsement among its national network of supporters.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tammye Nash<\/p>\n

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