Derek G. Swajanen
Candidate for Judge of the 96th District Court, Non-incumbent position
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
- Campaign website
- swajanenforjudge.com
A lifelong Marquette County resident and attorney since 1997 who has represented indigent clients and handled homicide cases as an assistant prosecuting attorney. He coached American Legion Baseball for 25 years.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Supports alternatives to incarceration when appropriate
ReportPriorities of Derek SwajanenCampaign website · Committee to Elect Derek G. Swajanen · swajanenforjudge.com
“Derek supports responsible alternatives to incarceration when appropriate.”
Supports establishing a Mental Health Court
ReportPriorities of Derek SwajanenCampaign website · Committee to Elect Derek G. Swajanen · swajanenforjudge.com
“He also supports establishing a Mental Health Court”
Pledges to prioritize timely case management
ReportPriorities of Derek SwajanenCampaign website · Committee to Elect Derek G. Swajanen · swajanenforjudge.com
“Derek will prioritize timely case management and practical solutions to ensure that cases move efficiently”
All sources (4)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Marquette County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- About Derek
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Derek G. Swajanen · swajanenforjudge.com
- Priorities of Derek Swajanen
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Derek G. Swajanen · swajanenforjudge.com
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