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Justice of the Supreme Court, 8th Judicial District

Vote for: 4
Term: 14 years
Candidates: 7
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 Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Erie County, Genesee County, Niagara County, Orleans County and Wyoming County.

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