The Gist
Home

Judges & courts

Judge of the 12th District Court

Incumbent position

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

What this office does: A district court judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, civil suits up to $25,000, small claims and landlord-tenant cases, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Courts & justice

  • George D. LyonsNo party listed

    • Opposes punishing people for inability to pay fines
    • Proposes regular community meetings with judges

  • Nicole HughesNo party listed

    • Opposes jailing people only for unpaid fines and costs

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; 1 issue covered in this race.