Don Knapp

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 Don Knapp

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court. Appointed to the Third Circuit Court in April 2018 (by Gov. Rick Snyder) and elected in a November 2018 special election. Previously Livonia city attorney for nine years, 14 years in civil and probate practice at Fausone Bohn, and a research attorney for Third Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny. Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University graduate. Listed in the Criminal 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
• Charlene M. Elder
• Helal A. Farhat
• Nicole N. Goodson
• Margaret M. Van Houten
• Edward J. Joseph
• Mary Beth Kelly
• Cylenthia LaToye Miller
• Carla G. Testani
• Shannon Nicol Walker

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Quick answers

Is Don Knapp the incumbent?

Yes. Don Knapp 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 Don Knapp running against?

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

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