Charlene M. Elder

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.

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

About Charlene M. Elder

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court. Appointed to the Third Circuit Court by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in December 2005; previously a City of Dearborn magistrate for the 19th District Court and a private-practice lawyer. Law degree from Detroit College of Law, bachelor's from the University of Michigan. Helped start the court's Domestic Violence Prevention Court; now listed in the Civil Division.

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Also running

• David J. Allen
• Chandra W. Baker-Robinson
• Christopher M. Blount
• Nicole L. Castka
• Bradley L. Cobb
• Chris Dingell
• Helal A. Farhat
• Nicole N. Goodson
• Margaret M. Van Houten
• Edward J. Joseph
• Mary Beth Kelly
• Don Knapp
• Cylenthia LaToye Miller
• Carla G. Testani
• Shannon Nicol Walker

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Quick answers

Is Charlene M. Elder the incumbent?

Yes. Charlene M. Elder currently holds this office.

What does the 3rd 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 Charlene M. Elder running against?

David J. Allen, Chandra W. Baker-Robinson, Christopher M. Blount, Nicole L. Castka, Bradley L. Cobb, Chris Dingell, Helal A. Farhat, Nicole N. Goodson, Margaret M. Van Houten, Edward J. Joseph, Mary Beth Kelly, Don Knapp, Cylenthia LaToye Miller, Carla G. Testani and Shannon Nicol Walker, for 3rd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Wayne County).

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