Equal Justice
Every litigant deserves the same careful attention and the same fair application of the law.
JustBig Dan
For Justice
13th Court of AppealsPlace 3
2028
Daniel Elijah Vargas is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Justice, 13th Court of Appeals, Place 3. Fair treatment for every litigant. Independent judgment in every case. Decisions grounded in the law and the record.
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A South Texas Campaign
Justice should not depend on who you are.
Daniel Elijah Vargas is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Place 3 and running to bring experience, independence, and respect for every person to the 13th Court of Appeals.
The Core Message
The law should be applied carefully. The court should be understood clearly.
This campaign begins with a simple belief: appellate judges must approach every case with discipline, humility, and an unwavering commitment to equal justice.
Why This Court Matters
Appeals shape how justice works across an entire region.
The 13th Court of Appeals reviews trial-court decisions, clarifies the law, and helps ensure that legal rules are applied consistently across South Texas.
Understand the Court
Meet Big Dan
Experience is part of the story. Character is the rest of it.
Dan grew up in Las Milpas, served six years in the Air Force, and built a career from the public defender’s office to his own practice. He is asking for Place 3 to do the work carefully, not to advance an agenda.
Read Daniel’s Story
Campaign Principles
A disciplined approach to public trust.
Independence
Judicial decisions should follow the law and the record—not pressure, popularity, or politics.
Clear Decisions
Courts serve the public best when their reasoning is rigorous, direct, and understandable.
Support the Campaign
Help build a campaign for fair, independent justice.
Campaign fundraising and contributions begin May 17, 2027.