Judge of the County Court, District 3 — Retention: Shall Judge Rodney D. Reuter be retained in office? (Lancaster County)

What this office does

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Judge of the County Court, District 3 — Retention: Shall Judge Rodney D. Reuter be retained in office? (Lancaster County) in 2026?

Rodney D. Reuter.

Who is the incumbent?

Rodney D. Reuter currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

Who should I vote for in the Judge of the County Court, District 3 — Retention: Shall Judge Rodney D. Reuter be retained in office? (Lancaster County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.