Judge of the 44th Circuit Court

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Term

6 years

Candidates

2

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A circuit court judge hears felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits over $25,000, divorce and family cases, and appeals from district and probate courts.

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Andrea Banfield

No party listed

Family law attorney and mediator, Banfield Couling Law and Mediation · Brighton

The gist

• Pledges to reduce scheduling gaps and adjournments
• Proposes pairing cases with community wraparound services

More about Andrea

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1. Pledges to reduce scheduling gaps and adjournments

   On the Issues

   Campaign website · Andrea Banfield for Judge · banfieldforjudge.com

   “Committed to reducing unnecessary scheduling gaps and adjournments, Andrea will be proactive in court management to move cases efficiently.”

2. Proposes pairing cases with community wraparound services

   On the Issues

   Campaign website · Andrea Banfield for Judge · banfieldforjudge.com

   “incorporate community resource interventions with wraparound services”

Kristina S. Lyke

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Attorney, Lyke Law PLLC · Fowlerville area

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Kristina

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