Michigan: 3rd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position)

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

A judge of the Third Circuit Court, Wayne County's main trial court for felonies, major civil cases and family law. Nonpartisan and elected countywide. It is a 6-year 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

16 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.

IssueDavid J. Allen NChandra W. Baker-Robinson NChristopher M. Blount NNicole L. Castka NBradley L. Cobb NChris Dingell NCharlene M. Elder NHelal A. Farhat NNicole N. Goodson NEdward J. Joseph NMary Beth Kelly NDon Knapp NCylenthia LaToye Miller NCarla G. Testani NMargaret M. Van Houten NShannon Nicol Walker N

Ads in This Race

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David J. Allen NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Chandra W. Baker-Robinson NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Christopher M. Blount NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Nicole L. Castka NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Bradley L. Cobb NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Chris Dingell NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Charlene M. Elder NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Helal A. Farhat NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Nicole N. Goodson NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Edward J. Joseph NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Mary Beth Kelly NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Don Knapp NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Cylenthia LaToye Miller NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Carla G. Testani NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Margaret M. Van Houten NNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Shannon Nicol Walker NNo campaign-account ads listed yet