Edward J. Joseph

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 Edward J. Joseph

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court. Appointed to the Third Circuit Court by Gov. Rick Snyder in April 2014 and elected that November. Before the bench he was in private practice from 1991, handling civil, probate, juvenile and criminal litigation, and served as a special assistant attorney general. Law degree, Wayne State University Law School. 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
• Charlene M. Elder
• Helal A. Farhat
• Nicole N. Goodson
• Margaret M. Van Houten
• Mary Beth Kelly
• Don Knapp
• Cylenthia LaToye Miller
• Carla G. Testani
• Shannon Nicol Walker

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Is Edward J. Joseph the incumbent?

Yes. Edward J. Joseph 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 Edward J. Joseph 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, 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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