Judges & courts

Cayuga County Court Judge

Vote for: 1
Term: 10 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The County Court hears felony criminal cases and some civil cases in the county.

Ben Susman's Working Families-row box is labeled "Working Families / Judicial Integrity Party".

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Ben Susman

Democratic, Working Families, Judicial Integrity Party

Attorney · Auburn

The gist

Pledges to resolve family and criminal cases efficiently.

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Pledges to resolve family and criminal cases efficiently.
Susman for Judge
Campaign website · Committee for Ben Susman for County Court · susmanforjudge.com
“I will work to resolve cases efficiently, uphold fairness in both family and criminal court”

Christopher T. Valdina

Republican, Conservative

Chief Assistant District Attorney · Town of Brutus

The gist

Pledges to apply the law as written, not make it.
Proposes improving how courts treat victims and witnesses.

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Pledges to apply the law as written, not make it.
Vote Valdina: Christopher T. Valdina for Cayuga County Court Judge
Campaign website · Valdina for Judge Committee · votevaldina.com
“I will apply the law fairly and faithfully”
Proposes improving how courts treat victims and witnesses.
Vote Valdina: Christopher T. Valdina for Cayuga County Court Judge
Campaign website · Valdina for Judge Committee · votevaldina.com
“improving the experience of victims, witnesses, and others involved in the justice system”

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