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Justice of the Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District

Vote for
3
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 3 (3 seats open). Covers Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County and Westchester County.

George E. Fufidio

Democratic, Republican

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Alden H. Wolfe

Democratic, Conservative

Attorney; Rockland County Legislator

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No documented position found.

Richard S. Fava-Pastilha

Republican, Conservative

Attorney

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No documented position found.

John Ciampoli

Republican

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No documented position found.

Maria G. Rosa

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

Justice of the State Supreme Court

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No documented position found.

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