Michigan: 36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position, Partial Term)

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

A judge of a Michigan district court, which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and landlord-tenant cases for the cities it serves. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this court's district vote in this race. It is a partial term.

This race appears only on ballots in this district.

Election Quick Facts

October 19, 2026Online and mail registration deadline (in-person registration through Election Day)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting (at least these nine days)
October 30, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: Michigan Department of State

2026 Candidates

3 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the Wayne County Clerk official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Michigan. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions for Michigan candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.

IssuePonce D. Clay NHerman Griffin IV NChastity A. Youngblood N

Ads in This Race

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Ponce D. Clay NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Herman Griffin IV NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Chastity A. Youngblood NNo campaign-account ads listed yet