What party is Michelle DeSouza-Forte?

Michelle DeSouza-Forte is running as a Democrat.

How much money has Michelle DeSouza-Forte raised?

$197K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

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Michelle DeSouza-Forte

Democrat · Candidate for Kings County Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal Court District · November 3, 2026

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Kings County Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal Court District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

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Funding

$197K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Michelle Desouza	$191K
Rudyard Whyte	$2,000
Pauline Yeung-Ha	$750
Bita Estaki	$500
Yvette Hinds Wills	$250
Kevin Thomas	$250
Alanna Forte Bhoorasingh	$200
Olston Kilkenny	$150

Source: New York State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-07-29.

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Quick answers

What party is Michelle DeSouza-Forte?: Michelle DeSouza-Forte is running as a Democrat.
What does the Kings County Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal Court District seat do?: A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
Who is Michelle DeSouza-Forte running against?: Janice P. Purvis, for Kings County Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal Court District.
How much money has Michelle DeSouza-Forte raised?: $197K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Michelle DeSouza-Forte?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Michelle DeSouza-Forte's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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