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Yes. Herman Griffin IV currently holds this office.

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Herman Griffin IV

Candidate for 36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Partial Term Ending 2031) (Wayne County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

3 candidates ran for 36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Partial Term Ending 2031) (Wayne County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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Quick answers

Is Herman Griffin IV the incumbent?: Yes. Herman Griffin IV currently holds this office.
What does the 36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Partial Term Ending 2031) seat do?: A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
Who is Herman Griffin IV running against?: Ponce D. Clay and Chastity A. Youngblood, for 36th District Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Partial Term Ending 2031) (Wayne County).
Should I vote for Herman Griffin IV?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Herman Griffin IV's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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