Three new faces will join the bench, but the political balance of power is likely to remain the same on the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by anti-abortion groups, while John Devine was poised for victory.

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.