Julie Gatti

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.

4 candidates ran for 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Macomb County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Julie Gatti

Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit Court (Macomb County). Elected to the circuit bench in November 2018 and serving since January 2019 in the Civil/Criminal Division, after more than 22 years in private practice. A Michigan State and Wayne State law graduate, she served nine years on the Macomb County Bar Association board and was its 85th president.

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Also running

• Tanya A. Grillo
• James M. Maceroni
• Matthew S. Switalski

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Is Julie Gatti the incumbent?

Yes. Julie Gatti currently holds this office.

What does the 16th 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 Julie Gatti running against?

Tanya A. Grillo, James M. Maceroni and Matthew S. Switalski, for 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Macomb County).

Should I vote for Julie Gatti?

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