Supreme Court Justice, 13th Judicial District (Richmond County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 254 of 254 precincts reporting: Michael J. Pinto (Republican) 78,940 (59.7%), Kelvin Richards (Democrat) 53,318 (40.3%). From the official election results site (nyenr.elections.ny.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them. Official results.

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

Kelvin Richards

Democrat · $3,135 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Michael J. Pinto

Republican · $66K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Quick answers

What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 254 of 254 precincts reporting: Michael J. Pinto (Republican) 78,940 (59.7%), Kelvin Richards (Democrat) 53,318 (40.3%). From the official election results site (nyenr.elections.ny.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Supreme Court Justice, 13th Judicial District (Richmond County) in 2026?
Kelvin Richards (Democrat) and Michael J. Pinto (Republican).
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, 13th Judicial District (Richmond County) race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
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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