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Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court

10th Judicial Circuit, No. 5

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Term
6 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Kara Elaine Krothe

DemocraticIncumbent

Judge, Monroe Circuit Court

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  • Supports problem-solving courts and pretrial release
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  1. Supports problem-solving courts and pretrial release

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, No. 5

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The most effective tools we are currently using to reduce poverty in the criminal justice system are problem solving courts and pretrial release.”

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