David M. Cohen

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.

6 candidates ran for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Oakland County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About David M. Cohen

Oakland County Circuit Judge. Joined the Oakland County Circuit Court bench by appointment in February 2022 and was elected in November 2022; he presides in the general civil and criminal division. He was previously managing administrative law judge at the Detroit office of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules and practiced personal injury, ADA disability rights and administrative law. He holds a B.A. and J.D. from Wayne State University.

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• Mary Ellen T. Brennan
• Lisa Gorcyca
• Nanci Grant
• Jeffery S. Matis
• Lorie N. Savin

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Is David M. Cohen the incumbent?

Yes. David M. Cohen currently holds this office.

What does the 6th 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 David M. Cohen running against?

Mary Ellen T. Brennan, Lisa Gorcyca, Nanci Grant, Jeffery S. Matis and Lorie N. Savin, for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Oakland County).

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