November 3, 2026 · General election
Michigan judicial endorsements, 2026
Published support for candidates
on the 2026 nonpartisan ballot.
The judicial ballot, explained
Michigan judicial races. Published support, explained.
This 2026 guide preserves recorded Republican, Democratic, other-party, advocacy and labor support, with sources beside each name. Candidate and support records retain the verification dates shown below.
For Michigan Supreme Court, Republicans nominated Michael Warren and Casandra Morse-Bills. Democrats nominated Megan Kathleen Cavanagh and Noah P. Hood. The U.S. Taxpayers Party nominated Jody White and Thomas W. Howe. The Libertarian Party’s 2026 slate also lists Warren. All six active candidates are listed below.
Every displayed contest includes all active candidates listed for that contest in the state report. Write-in candidacies are not assessed. The guide covers all Supreme Court and Court of Appeals contests and selected local races in 23 counties. It reports published support; it is not an official ballot or an exhaustive list of endorsements.
2026 ballot context. Judicial contests appeared in the nonpartisan section, with separate selections and contest-specific vote limits. Michigan Secretary of State voting guidance.
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Court of Appeals · Election geography
Michigan’s four
Court of Appeals districts
Find your county in the lists below. Each color groups the counties that vote in the same Court of Appeals election district.
1Court of Appeals District 17 counties
Branch, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Monroe, St. Joseph, Wayne.
2Court of Appeals District 23 counties
Genesee, Macomb, Oakland.
3Court of Appeals District 317 counties
Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Kent, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren, Washtenaw.
4Court of Appeals District 456 counties
Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Wexford.
Court of Appeals election boundaries: Michigan law, MCL 600.302, checked October 11, 2026. The map shows election geography, not which court should hear a case.
Oakland voters share Court of Appeals District 2 with Genesee and Macomb. The 47th District Court race is for voters in Farmington and Farmington Hills; the 51st District Court race is for Waterford Township. A county filter can therefore show local races that are not on your ballot. 47th District Court geography · 51st District Court
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Statewide
Michigan Supreme Court
Statewide
Michigan Supreme Court
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Michigan.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
| Michigan Republican PartyParty nominationRight to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortionCitizens for Traditional Values PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Socially conservative advocacyEastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsementWashtenaw County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationGenesee County Republican PartyParty-published candidate slateOttawa County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationLapeer County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationJackson County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsement | |
| Michigan Republican PartyParty nominationRight to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortionCitizens for Traditional Values PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Socially conservative advocacyEastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsementWashtenaw County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationGenesee County Republican PartyParty-published candidate slateOttawa County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationLapeer County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationJackson County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsementLibertarian Party of MichiganParty-published candidate slate | |
| Michigan Democratic PartyParty nominationPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsReproductive Freedom for AllAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsJackson County Democratic CommitteeCounty-party endorsementFarmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsementUnited Auto Workers (UAW)Labor-union endorsementMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsementMichigan Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement | |
| Michigan Democratic PartyParty nominationPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsReproductive Freedom for AllAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsJackson County Democratic CommitteeCounty-party endorsementFarmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsementUnited Auto Workers (UAW)Labor-union endorsementMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsementMichigan Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement | |
 Photo source ↗Jody WhiteU.S. Taxpayers nominee | U.S. Taxpayers Party of MichiganParty nomination |
Thomas W. HoweU.S. Taxpayers nominee | U.S. Taxpayers Party of MichiganParty nomination |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
7 counties · Court of Appeals election district 1
Court of Appeals · District 1 — incumbent positions
7 counties · Court of Appeals election district 1
Court of Appeals · District 1 — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters in Branch, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Monroe, St. Joseph, Wayne counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Anica LeticaRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement |
Christopher M. MurrayRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsementRight to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Mariam Saad BazziMAJ endorsementIncumbent | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
7 counties · Court of Appeals election district 1
Court of Appeals · District 1 — partial term
7 counties · Court of Appeals election district 1
Court of Appeals · District 1 — partial term
Who votes in this contest Voters in Branch, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Monroe, St. Joseph, Wayne counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Andrew J. LievenseUAW endorsementIncumbent | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementUAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsementMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
3 counties · Court of Appeals election district 2
Court of Appeals · District 2 — incumbent positions
3 counties · Court of Appeals election district 2
Court of Appeals · District 2 — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland counties.
The Eastside Republican Club PAC explicitly lists no endorsement for this contest. That is one organization’s position, not a finding about all Republican organizations.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Christopher M. TrebilcockMAJ endorsementIncumbent | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Sima G. PatelMAJ endorsementIncumbent | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
17 counties · Court of Appeals election district 3
Court of Appeals · District 3 — incumbent positions
17 counties · Court of Appeals election district 3
Court of Appeals · District 3 — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Kent, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren, Washtenaw counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Mark T. BoonstraRepublican supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendation |
Daniel S. KorobkinDemocratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsementPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
56 counties · Court of Appeals election district 4
Court of Appeals · District 4 — incumbent positions
56 counties · Court of Appeals election district 4
Court of Appeals · District 4 — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters in the 56 counties in Court of Appeals District 4 — see the complete county list.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Michael J. KellyRight to Life PAC endorsedIncumbent | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Allie Greenleaf MaldonadoMAJ endorsementIncumbent | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Michelle M. RickMAJ endorsementIncumbent | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties
11th Circuit Court — incumbent position
Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties
11th Circuit Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Brian D. RahillyAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Robert T. SteinhoffCampaign-reported support | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign lists individual supporters, including the sheriffs of Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Allegan County
57th District Court — nonincumbent position
Allegan County
57th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Allegan County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Timothy SlaisRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Heidi L. WolfCampaign-reported support | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign publishes endorsements from individuals, including judges, law-enforcement officials and community members.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Allegan County
57th District Court — partial term
Allegan County
57th District Court — partial term
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Allegan County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Christopher E. BurnettAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Tom SiverRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Bay County
74th District Court — nonincumbent position
Bay County
74th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Bay County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Brian H. JeanRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
James A. PerryUAW endorsement | United Auto Workers (UAW)Labor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Berrien County
5th District Court — nonincumbent position
Berrien County
5th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Berrien County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Jennifer E. FieldsAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Myrene Kay KochRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Delta County
94th District Court — nonincumbent position
Delta County
94th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Delta County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Andrew HayseAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Trent StupakCampaign-reported support | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign publishes endorsements from individuals, including judges and attorneys.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Southern Genesee County communities · Fenton includes Oakland County
67th District Court, 4th Division — nonincumbent position
Southern Genesee County communities · Fenton includes Oakland County
67th District Court, 4th Division — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest The cities of Fenton, Grand Blanc, Linden and Swartz Creek, and Argentine, Clayton, Fenton, Gaines, Grand Blanc and Mundy townships. The division includes the Oakland County portion of the City of Fenton. Other Genesee and Oakland County residents do not vote in this contest.
The fourth election division includes the areas served by the Fenton (4-A) and Grand Blanc (4-B) court locations. It is not a countywide race.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
K.C. BaranRepublican support | Genesee County Republican PartyParty-published candidate slate |
Cheryl A. LopezLabor-council support | Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementUAW Region 1DLabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Court locations and communities · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Genesee County · Countywide
Genesee County Probate Court — nonincumbent position
Genesee County · Countywide
Genesee County Probate Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest All Genesee County voters.
The local Building Trades Council lists both candidates for this one-seat contest. Its support is not an exclusive recommendation. Voters may choose one candidate.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Andrea L. LeGendreRepublican support | Genesee County Republican PartyParty-published candidate slateGenesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement |
Ashley PrewPlanned Parenthood endorsed | Planned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rightsGenesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementUAW Region 1DLabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Ionia and Montcalm counties
8th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Ionia and Montcalm counties
8th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Ionia and Montcalm counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Lori J. ShearerMAJ endorsement | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Ed SternishaRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Jackson County
12th District Court — incumbent position
Jackson County
12th District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest All of Jackson County.
Jackson County has two separate 12th District Court contests. Nicole Hughes and George D. Lyons compete for the incumbent position; Jared L. Hopkins and Stormie Rae McGee compete for the nonincumbent position.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Nicole HughesRepublican supportIncumbent | Jackson County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsementHuron Valley Area Labor FederationLabor-federation endorsement |
 Photo source ↗George D. LyonsDemocratic support | Jackson County Democratic CommitteeCounty-party endorsementSoutheast Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsementUnited Auto Workers (UAW)Labor-union endorsementHuron Valley Area Labor FederationLabor-federation endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Jackson County
12th District Court — nonincumbent seat
Jackson County
12th District Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest All of Jackson County.
This is a separate contest from Nicole Hughes vs. George D. Lyons. The candidates for this nonincumbent position are Jared L. Hopkins and Stormie Rae McGee.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Jared L. HopkinsRepublican support | Jackson County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Stormie Rae McGeeLabor-council support | Southeast Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Kalamazoo County
8th District Court — nonincumbent positions
Kalamazoo County
8th District Court — nonincumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Kalamazoo County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Mark A. HolsombackRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Rachel VinalesAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Lapeer County
71A District Court — nonincumbent position
Lapeer County
71A District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Lapeer County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
David N. RichardsonAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Maureen Flanigan SalaykoRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Livingston County
44th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Livingston County
44th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Livingston County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Andrea BanfieldMAJ endorsement | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Kristina S. LykeRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Mackinac and Luce counties
92nd District Court — incumbent position
Mackinac and Luce counties
92nd District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Mackinac and Luce counties.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Beth Ann GibsonRight to Life PAC endorsedIncumbent | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Macomb County
16th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Macomb County
16th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Macomb County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
James L. SpagnuoloMAJ endorsement | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsementUAW Region 1Labor-union endorsement |
Genevieve L. TaylorDemocratic support | Metro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsementMichigan Progressive CaucusDemocratic caucus endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Macomb County
39th District Court — nonincumbent position
Macomb County
39th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters in Roseville and Fraser.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Derek G. BoedekerUAW endorsement | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementGreater Detroit Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement |
Dana C. FreersLabor-federation support | Metro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Court locations and communities · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Marquette County
96th District Court — nonincumbent position
Marquette County
96th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Marquette County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Patrick J. CrowleyUAW endorsement | UAW Region 1DLabor-union endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsementPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rights |
Derek G. SwajanenCampaign-reported support | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign publishes endorsements from individuals in the courts, law enforcement and community.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Monroe County
38th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Monroe County
38th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Monroe County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Lauren K. BeaudryRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Maria ZagorskiMAJ endorsement | Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Farmington and Farmington Hills · Oakland County
47th District Court — nonincumbent seat
Farmington and Farmington Hills · Oakland County
47th District Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest The cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills only; other Oakland County residents do not vote in this contest.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Michael SawickyRepublican support | Oakland County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Moneka SanfordDemocratic support | Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsementHer Bold MoveAdvocacy endorsementUAW Region 1Labor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Oakland County
6th Circuit Court — nonincumbent seat
Oakland County
6th Circuit Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Oakland County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Lisa Marie NeilsonRepublican support | Oakland County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsementMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Victoria KingDemocratic support | Oakland County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsementFarmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsementUAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementMichigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsementMetro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Oakland County
Oakland County Probate Court — nonincumbent seat
Oakland County
Oakland County Probate Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Oakland County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Jessica Ann HallmarkRepublican support | Oakland County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsementGreater Detroit Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Elisabeth DeryDemocratic support | Oakland County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsementFarmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsementUAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementMetro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsementNASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Oakland County
Oakland County Probate Court — partial term
Oakland County
Oakland County Probate Court — partial term
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Oakland County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Nicole S. HuddlestonLabor-federation supportIncumbent | Metro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Waterford · Oakland County
51st District Court — nonincumbent seat
Waterford · Oakland County
51st District Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest Waterford Township only; other Oakland County residents do not vote in this contest.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Carmen J. DeFrancoRepublican support | Oakland County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsementUAW Region 1Labor-union endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Pamela J. MonvilleCampaign-reported support | Campaign-reported endorsementsHer campaign lists endorsements from judges and local officials.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Ottawa County
20th Circuit Court — incumbent position
Ottawa County
20th Circuit Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Ottawa County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Jon HulsingRight to Life PAC endorsedIncumbent | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Ottawa County
58th District Court — incumbent positions
Ottawa County
58th District Court — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Ottawa County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Juanita F. BocanegraRight to Life PAC endorsedIncumbent | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Paul LedfordAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Anna WhiteCampaign-reported supportIncumbent | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign publishes endorsements from individuals, including judges and local elected officials.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Van Buren County
36th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Van Buren County
36th Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Van Buren County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Kelly WardRight to Life PAC endorsed | Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Washtenaw County except Ann Arbor city and Ypsilanti Township
14A District Court — incumbent position
Washtenaw County except Ann Arbor city and Ypsilanti Township
14A District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Washtenaw County except the City of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township. The City of Ypsilanti is included.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Anna Maria FrushourDemocratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Ypsilanti Township · Washtenaw County
14B District Court — incumbent position
Ypsilanti Township · Washtenaw County
14B District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Ypsilanti Township only. The City of Ypsilanti is in the 14A District.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Erane C. WashingtonDemocratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Ann Arbor city · Washtenaw County
15th District Court — incumbent position
Ann Arbor city · Washtenaw County
15th District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest The City of Ann Arbor only. Ann Arbor Township is in the 14A District.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Tamara GarwoodDemocratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsementPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rights |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Washtenaw County
22nd Circuit Court — incumbent positions
Washtenaw County
22nd Circuit Court — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Washtenaw County.
Patrick J. Conlin Jr. has a Republican voter-guide recommendation and a Democratic county-party endorsement. Those are two separate support records.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Patrick J. Conlin Jr.Republican + Democratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendationWashtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement |
Tracy E. Van den BerghDemocratic supportIncumbent | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County Probate Court — nonincumbent seat
Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County Probate Court — nonincumbent seat
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Washtenaw County.
The Washtenaw County Republican Party’s current guide makes no recommendation in this probate race, checked October 30, 2026. This is one organization’s position.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
 Photo source ↗Alethia Jean BattlesLabor support | UAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsementHuron Valley Area Labor FederationLabor-federation endorsementWashtenaw Skilled Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement |
 Photo source ↗Jennifer LawrenceDemocratic support | Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsementPlanned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rights |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
36th District Court — nonincumbent positions
Wayne County
36th District Court — nonincumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters in the city of Detroit.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
William Burton Jr.UAW endorsement | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementUAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement |
Delphia J. BurtonAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Kahlilia Yvette DavisAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Jo A. IrbyAlso on the ballot | No verified support record. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
25th District Court — nonincumbent position
Wayne County
25th District Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters in Ecorse, Lincoln Park and River Rouge.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
David M. LoecknerCampaign-reported support | Campaign endorsement listThe campaign reports judicial endorsements and United Steelworkers Local 1299 support, with a linked letter.Reported by the campaign; separate from endorsements published by an organization. |
Krystle-Marie MedinaUAW endorsement | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementUAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
31st District Court — incumbent position
Wayne County
31st District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters in the city of Hamtramck.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Alexis Grace KrotUAW endorsementIncumbent | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
34th District Court — incumbent position
Wayne County
34th District Court — incumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters in Romulus, Belleville, and the townships of Sumpter, Van Buren and Huron.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Lisa MartinUAW endorsementIncumbent | UAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
3rd Circuit Court — incumbent positions
Wayne County
3rd Circuit Court — incumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Wayne County.
The club PAC recommends four candidates in this 16-seat contest. Its recommendation is not the ballot’s vote limit. Wayne County’s separate 3rd Circuit nonincumbent and partial-term contests are outside this guide’s current coverage.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Carla G. TestaniRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement |
Don KnappRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement |
Edward J. JosephRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsementRight to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · Opposes abortion |
Margaret M. Van HoutenRepublican supportIncumbent | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement |
Bradley L. CobbAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Chandra W. Baker-RobinsonAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Charlene M. ElderAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Chris DingellAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Christopher M. BlountAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Cylenthia LaToye MillerAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
David J. AllenAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Helal A. FarhatAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Mary Beth KellyAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Nicole L. CastkaAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Nicole N. GoodsonAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Shannon Nicol WalkerAlso on the ballotIncumbent | No verified support record. |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
3rd Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Wayne County
3rd Circuit Court — nonincumbent position
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Wayne County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Shakira Lynn HawkinsUAW endorsement | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementUAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Wayne County
Wayne County Probate Court — nonincumbent positions
Wayne County
Wayne County Probate Court — nonincumbent positions
Who votes in this contest Voters throughout Wayne County.
| Candidate | Published support & sources |
|---|---|
Sarah ColegroveRepublican support | Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement |
Suzanne FanningPlanned Parenthood endorsed | Planned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · Supports abortion rights |
Vanessa M. MossUAW endorsement | UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsementUAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement |
Official candidate list · Court and voting area · Candidate list checked October 30, 2026. Source-check dates appear in the source register.
Support labels describe the named organizations’ positions, not a candidate’s personal party affiliation.
Party support and
the nonpartisan ballot
A party endorsement does not establish personal party affiliation
A nomination selects a party’s Supreme Court candidates. A county-party endorsement records that committee’s support. A party-published candidate slate identifies candidates promoted by the party without necessarily documenting a formal endorsement vote. A club PAC endorsement represents that PAC. A voter-guide recommendation records the publisher’s stated choice. Advocacy and labor endorsements identify the organization’s support and are not converted into party labels. These labels do not describe a candidate’s personal beliefs or party membership.
These entries link to support published by the organization or its affiliated council publication. Campaign-reported endorsements appear separately and are attributed to the campaign. A neutral candidate directory, an event appearance or the identity of the governor who appointed a judge does not establish party support. Genesee’s “Meet The GOP Candidates” slate is a party promotion of the named candidates; its mismatched outbound links do not change those names.
Incumbent means the candidate already holds that judicial office
The badge refers to the office in this contest. A judge seeking a seat on a different court is not an incumbent for that race. “Incumbent position” and “nonincumbent position” are the state’s names for separate ballot contests; an incumbent-position race can include a challenger. Compare candidates within the same contest.
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Candidate names, active status, terms and positions come from the Michigan Bureau of Elections’ November candidate report. The report establishes the candidate field, not party support. A publisher’s recommended choices are not the legal vote limit; follow the instructions printed on your ballot. This edition does not assess write-in candidacies.
Sources and verification
Support links appear beside each candidate. The source register identifies the issuing organizations; court links identify the geography. Campaign website and Facebook links for the four Republican- and Democratic-nominated Supreme Court candidates were checked October 11, 2026. These links lead to campaign material and do not add an endorsement to the record. Candidate photographs link to their campaign or party source. Images help identify candidates and do not establish an endorsement. Names follow the official candidate report, even when a party guide uses a shortened name.
- Michigan Republican PartyParty nomination · checked October 11, 2026
- Michigan Democratic PartyParty nomination · checked October 11, 2026 · source dated August 29, 2026
- Oakland County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Oakland County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Jackson County Republican PartyCounty-party endorsement · checked October 30, 2026
- Eastside Republican Club PACClub PAC endorsement · checked October 11, 2026 · source dated September 6, 2026
- Washtenaw County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendation · checked October 30, 2026
- Washtenaw County Democratic PartyCounty-party endorsement · checked October 11, 2026 · source dated August 15, 2026
- Right to Life of Michigan PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of MichiganAdvocacy endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 7, 2026
- Citizens for Traditional Values PACAdvocacy PAC endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Reproductive Freedom for AllAdvocacy endorsement · checked October 11, 2026 · source dated September 2, 2026
- U.S. Taxpayers Party of MichiganParty nomination · checked October 11, 2026 · source dated July 21, 2026
- Jackson County Democratic CommitteeCounty-party endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic ClubDemocratic club endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Her Bold MoveAdvocacy endorsement · checked October 11, 2026
- Southeast Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 2, 2026
- UAW Region 1Labor-union endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- United Auto Workers (UAW)Labor-union endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- UAW Region 1ALabor-union endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Genesee County Republican PartyParty-published candidate slate · checked October 12, 2026
- Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 2, 2026
- Michigan Association for JusticeLegal-association endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- UAW Region 1DLabor-union endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Huron Valley Area Labor FederationLabor-federation endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Metro Detroit AFL-CIOLabor-federation endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Michigan Progressive CaucusDemocratic caucus endorsement · checked October 12, 2026
- Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 2, 2026
- Washtenaw Skilled Building Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 2, 2026
- Michigan Building and Construction Trades CouncilLabor-council endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated October 2, 2026
- NASW–Michigan M-PACEProfessional-association PAC endorsement · checked October 12, 2026 · source dated May 5, 2026
- Ottawa County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendation · checked October 12, 2026
- Lapeer County Republican PartyVoter-guide recommendation · checked October 12, 2026
- Robert T. Steinhoff campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Heidi L. Wolf campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Trent Stupak campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Derek G. Swajanen campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Pamela J. Monville campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Anna White campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- David M. Loeckner campaignCampaign-reported endorsements · checked October 12, 2026
- Libertarian Party of MichiganParty-published candidate slate · checked October 30, 2026
The state report contains 258 active judicial candidates across 169 contests, checked October 30, 2026. This edition displays 103 candidates in 45 complete contest fields. Support is attributed to the issuing organization; campaign reports are labeled separately. Endorsements can change after the source’s verification date. A blank support record does not establish that a candidate has no endorsements.
October 30 source corrections
The current Washtenaw Republican guide makes no recommendation for probate judge. We removed the earlier Republican-support label for Alethia Jean Battles; her separately sourced labor support remains. We also added Jackson County Republican Party support for Michael Warren and Casandra Morse-Bills, and Warren’s place on the Libertarian Party’s published slate. Candidate fields were rechecked against the state report.
“Checked” dates record source review, not necessarily the date an endorsement was issued. Some entries retain earlier verification dates. This guide does not claim to list every endorsement or assess write-in candidacies.
Michael Warren & Casandra Morse-Bills
