Shannon Nicol Walker

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 Shannon Nicol Walker

Judge, Third Judicial Circuit Court. Elected to the Third Circuit Court in November 2014 and joined its Criminal Division on January 1, 2015; re-elected in 2020. Began her career as a public defender with the Legal Aid & Defender Association, then was a Wayne County assistant prosecutor (Child and Family Abuse Unit). Graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2002).

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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
• Don Knapp
• Cylenthia LaToye Miller
• Carla G. Testani

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Quick answers

Is Shannon Nicol Walker the incumbent?

Yes. Shannon Nicol Walker 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 Shannon Nicol Walker 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, Don Knapp, Cylenthia LaToye Miller and Carla G. Testani, for 3rd Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Wayne County).

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