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District Judge, 50th Judicial District

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Term
4 years
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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.

LaKeysha W. Singleton

No party listed

Attorney · Danville

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Patrick F. Barsotti

No party listedIncumbent

District judge, 50th Judicial District (Boyle and Mercer counties)

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  • Supports making rehabilitation the focus in substance abuse cases
  • Pledges accountability in recovery, using jail when appropriate
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  1. Supports making rehabilitation the focus in substance abuse cases

    Meet the Candidates: District Judge for Boyle and Mercer Counties

    Candidate questionnaire · The Advocate-Messenger · May 13, 2022 · amnews.com

    “As it relates to substance abuse, rehabilitation should be the primary focus when the District Court is confronted with addressing these issues.”
  2. Pledges accountability in recovery, using jail when appropriate

    Meet the Candidates: District Judge for Boyle and Mercer Counties

    Candidate questionnaire · The Advocate-Messenger · May 13, 2022 · amnews.com

    “I will hold them accountable throughout the process by utilizing the jail when appropriate”

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