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Judge of the Wayne Superior Court
No. 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A superior court judge presides over civil and criminal cases in Wayne County's trial courts.
Courts & justice
Austin A. ShadleRepublican
- Supports fair, impartial rulings informed by both-sides trial experience
Jessica L. RichertIndependent
- Proposes creating a problem-solving drug court in Wayne County
- Pledges efficient, timely resolution of cases for litigants
- Pledges dignity, fairness and strict adherence to the law
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