Judges & courts

Superior Court Judge, District 6B

Seat 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 8 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A superior court judge presides over felony criminal trials and larger civil cases in the district's counties.

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Kelly Colquette Hanley

Democratic

Attorney · Wilmington

The gist

Pledges fair hearings for all regardless of background or means
Supports prompt case resolution and responsibly managed court calendars
Pledges decisions guided by law and facts, not politics

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Pledges fair hearings for all regardless of background or means
Kelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06B
Campaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“Every person who enters the courtroom — regardless of background or means — deserves to be heard, respected, and treated fairly.”
Supports prompt case resolution and responsibly managed court calendars
Kelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06B
Campaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“a well-run courtroom operates — cases resolved promptly, calendars managed responsibly, and public resources used wisely”
Pledges decisions guided by law and facts, not politics
Kelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06B
Campaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“Judicial decisions should be guided by the law and the facts — never by politics, favoritism, or outside influence.”

G. Frank Jones

RepublicanIncumbent

Superior Court Judge, District 6B · Wilmington

The gist

Pledges to decide cases by law, not politics or pressure
Supports careful, common-sense analysis where law is unsettled
Pledges preparation that cuts delays and respects jurors' time

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Pledges to decide cases by law, not politics or pressure
Why Experience Matters | Judge Frank Jones for Superior Court
Campaign website · Frank Jones for Judge · reelectjudgefrankjones.com
“A judge's responsibility is not to chase popularity, favor one side, or decide cases based on politics or pressure.”
Supports careful, common-sense analysis where law is unsettled
Why Experience Matters | Judge Frank Jones for Superior Court
Campaign website · Frank Jones for Judge · reelectjudgefrankjones.com
“When the law is unsettled, he approaches the question with common sense, reason, equity, fairness, and careful legal analysis.”
Pledges preparation that cuts delays and respects jurors' time
Why Experience Matters | Judge Frank Jones for Superior Court
Campaign website · Frank Jones for Judge · reelectjudgefrankjones.com
“A prepared judge helps reduce unnecessary delays, respects jurors' time, gives attorneys and litigants a fair opportunity to be heard”

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