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Circuit Judge, 50th Judicial Circuit

Division 1

Vote for
1
Term
8 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A circuit judge presides over felony trials and larger civil cases in the circuit's counties. Nonpartisan.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Health & human services

  • Christopher ReedNo party listed

    • Supports a mental health court and misdemeanor drug court

  • Whitney JohnsNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Christopher ReedNo party listed

    • Supports treatment and alternative sentencing for youthful offenders

  • Whitney JohnsNo party listed

    • Led expansion of drug court since her appointment

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.