William Burton Jr.

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.

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

About William Burton Jr.

Attorney; 36th District Court magistrate. A lawyer who, per WDET's 2024 judicial guide, has worked as a 36th District Court magistrate since 2023 and previously served as a Wayne County assistant prosecutor for nearly two decades. He also ran for this court in 2024.

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• Delphia J. Burton
• Kahlilia Yvette Davis
• Jo A. Irby

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Quick answers

What does the 36th District Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position) 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 William Burton Jr. running against?

Delphia J. Burton, Kahlilia Yvette Davis and Jo A. Irby, for 36th District Court Judge (Non-Incumbent Position) (Wayne County).

Should I vote for William Burton Jr.?

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