7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Genesee County)

What this office does

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

Candidates

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• 67th District Court Judge, 1st Division (Incumbent Position)
• 67th District Court Judge, 2nd Division (Incumbent Position)
• 67th District Court Judge, 3rd Division (Incumbent Position)
• 67th District Court Judge, 4th Division (Non-Incumbent Position)
• 67th District Court Judge, 5th Division (Incumbent Position)
• Genesee County Probate Judge (Non-Incumbent Position)

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Quick answers

Who is running for 7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Genesee County) in 2026?

Chris Christenson, Mark W. Latchana and Anthony J. McDowell.

Who is the incumbent?

Chris Christenson, Mark W. Latchana and Anthony J. McDowell currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

Who should I vote for in the 7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Genesee 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.