Queens County Civil Court Judge, 3rd Municipal Court District

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

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.

Candidates

Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz

Democrat · $45K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

William David Shanahan

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Queens County Civil Court Judge, 3rd Municipal Court District in 2026?
Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz (Democrat) and William David Shanahan (Republican).
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Queens County Civil Court Judge, 3rd Municipal Court District 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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