Nicole L. Castka

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 Nicole L. Castka

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court. Appointed to the Third Circuit Court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in May 2025 to fill the partial term of Judge Mariam Bazzi; began in the Criminal Division in June 2025. Before the bench she ran a criminal defense practice in Detroit, the Law Office of Nicole L. Castka, PLLC, founded in 2003. J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

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Also running

• David J. Allen
• Chandra W. Baker-Robinson
• Christopher M. Blount
• Bradley L. Cobb
• Chris Dingell
• Charlene M. Elder
• 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 Nicole L. Castka the incumbent?

Yes. Nicole L. Castka 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 Nicole L. Castka running against?

David J. Allen, Chandra W. Baker-Robinson, Christopher M. Blount, Bradley L. Cobb, Chris Dingell, Charlene M. Elder, 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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