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District Court Judge, District 6

Seat 3

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A district court judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases and family matters such as divorce, custody and juvenile cases.

Courts & justice

  • Janelle L. ClineRepublican

    • Supports interpreting and applying the law as written
    • Pledges decisions guided only by law and facts
    • Supports the same rules and respect for everyone in court
  • Melinda H. CrouchDemocratic

    • Pledges a courtroom where everyone is heard and treated fairly
    • Pledges to apply the law equally to every individual

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