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Justice of the Supreme Court, 4th Judicial District

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4
Term
14 years
Candidates
6
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 Clinton County, Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, St. Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Warren County and Washington County.

Bradley M. Wanner

Democratic

Attorney

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No documented position found.

Kate Hogan

Republican, Conservative

Judge of the New York Court of Claims

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No documented position found.

Keith S. Massey Jr.

Republican, Conservative

Ogdensburg City Court Judge

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No documented position found.

Christine M. Clark

DemocraticIncumbent

Justice of the State Supreme Court; Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department

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No documented position found.

Tom Buchanan

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Justice of the State Supreme Court

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No documented position found.

John T. Ellis

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Justice of the State Supreme Court

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No documented position found.

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