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Michigan: Court of Appeals, 1st District Judge (Incumbent Position, Partial Term)
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
A judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. Nonpartisan. "Incumbent position" means a sitting judge is running; the ballot marks incumbents. It is a partial term.
This race is on every Michigan ballot.
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
Unopposed 1 candidate certified. No opponent is on the ballot.View Candidate
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