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District Court Judge, District 9

Seat 1

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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.

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  • Roy A. DawsonRepublican

    • Pledges accessible, consistent courts worthy of public trust
    • Supports a courtroom where people are heard with dignity

  • Sonya DavisDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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