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Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court

46th Judicial Circuit, No. 5

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Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The circuit court judge presides over civil and criminal cases in Delaware County's circuit court, the county's court of general jurisdiction.

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  • Ben FreemanRepublican

    • Pledges to apply the rule of law equally and consistently
    • Supports judges protecting constitutional rights and treating everyone fairly

  • Amanda DunnuckDemocratic

    • Pledges to apply the law fairly, not decide by politics
    • Pledges to bring City Court efficiency to Circuit Court 5

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