Judges & courts
District Judge, 22nd Judicial District
Division 2
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A district judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil cases, juvenile matters and probate in the district's counties. Nonpartisan.
Open seat: Judge T. Bruce Bell is not seeking reelection (Lexington Herald-Leader). Brooks and Garcia were the top two of three candidates in the May 19, 2026 nonpartisan primary.
Government & transparency
Shannon BrooksNo party listed
- Supports restoring voting rights and expungements where lawful
Alex GarciaNo party listed
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Shannon BrooksNo party listed
- Supports more resources for specialty courts and mediation
- Pledges alternate services if specialty courts are discontinued
- Pledges to apply the law without political bias
Alex GarciaNo party listed
- Proposes 'Court 101' workshops at libraries and community centers
- Proposes lining up interpreters before arraignment and eviction dockets
- Pledges equal care in every case despite outside pressure
- Supports a bench that reflects the community it serves
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