Patrick J. Conlin Jr.

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.

2 candidates ran for 22nd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Washtenaw County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Patrick J. Conlin Jr.

22nd Circuit Court judge. Won election to the 22nd Circuit Court in November 2014, succeeding retiring Judge Donald Shelton, and was sworn in that December. He is the son and grandson of Washtenaw County judges and is listed among the county's current trial court judges.

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Is Patrick J. Conlin Jr. the incumbent?

Yes. Patrick J. Conlin Jr. currently holds this office.

What does the 22nd 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 Patrick J. Conlin Jr. running against?

Tracy E. Van den Bergh, for 22nd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Washtenaw County).

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