Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Kimberly Ayotte (Polk County)

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

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• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Polk County ballots

• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Scott J. Beattie
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Sarah Crane
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Celene Gogerty
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Samantha J. Gronewald
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Christopher Kemp
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Coleman McAllister
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Lawrence P. McLellan
• Judicial District 5C District Court Judge retention: Joseph W. Seidlin
• Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Brendan L. Greiner
• Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Lynn Poschner
• Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Tabitha Turner
• Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Jordan Brackey
• Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Ashley Stewart

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Quick answers

Who is running for Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Kimberly Ayotte (Polk County) in 2026?

Kimberly Ayotte.

Who is the incumbent?

Kimberly Ayotte currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the Judicial District 5C District Associate Judge retention: Kimberly Ayotte (Polk County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.