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Justice of the Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial District

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4
Term
14 years
Candidates
5
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The State Supreme Court is New York's general trial court: its justices hear major civil cases, divorces and, in many counties, felony cases. Justices are elected by judicial district.

Vote for up to 4 (4 seats open). Covers Kings County.

Betsey Jean-Jacques

Democratic, Republican, Conservative

New York City Civil Court Judge

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Hemalee J. Patel

Democratic, Republican

New York City Civil Court Judge

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No documented position found.

Sherveal Mimes

Democratic, Republican, Conservative

New York City Civil Court Judge

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No documented position found.

Lola Waterman

Democratic, Republican, Conservative

New York City Civil Court Judge

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No documented position found.

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