Anthony J. McDowell

About this race

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.

3 candidates ran for 7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Genesee County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Anthony J. McDowell

7th Circuit Court judge (Family Division). Appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in October 2024 to a 7th Circuit Court term expiring Jan. 1, 2027. A Fenton resident, he previously directed the Genesee County Friend of the Court, joining it in 2014 as a staff attorney, and earlier was a judicial advisory assistant at the circuit court and a private-practice lawyer. He holds a B.A. from Michigan State University and a J.D. from the University of Toledo.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Improving public access to and education about custody, parenting time, support and other family law matters

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Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Anthony J. McDowell only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Anthony J. McDowell yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Chris Christenson
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Is Anthony J. McDowell the incumbent?

Yes. Anthony J. McDowell currently holds this office.

What does the 7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) seat 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 is Anthony J. McDowell running against?

Chris Christenson and Mark W. Latchana, for 7th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Genesee County).

Should I vote for Anthony J. McDowell?

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