Supreme Court Justice, 2nd Judicial District (Kings County)

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5 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

A justice of the state's highest court. Has the final word on what the state constitution and state laws mean, and oversees the state's courts and lawyers. A retention vote asks only whether the justice should stay for another term.

Candidates

Betsey Jean Jacques

Judge, New York City Civil Court (Kings County)
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Hemalee J. Patel

Judge, New York City Civil Court
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William D. Spain Jr.

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Sherveal Mimes

Judge, Kings County Civil Court
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Lola Waterman

Judge, New York City Civil Court
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Who is running for Supreme Court Justice, 2nd Judicial District (Kings County) in 2026?
Betsey Jean Jacques, Hemalee J. Patel, William D. Spain Jr., Sherveal Mimes and Lola Waterman.
What does this office do?
A justice of the state's highest court. Has the final word on what the state constitution and state laws mean, and oversees the state's courts and lawyers. A retention vote asks only whether the justice should stay for another term.
Who should I vote for in the Supreme Court Justice, 2nd Judicial District (Kings 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.

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