Michele S.H. Henne

About this race

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

2 candidates ran for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/3/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Michele S.H. Henne

Judge, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Appointed to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, General Division, in July 2025, where she hears civil cases and adult felony trials. Previously spent about 13 years as an assistant prosecutor in Montgomery County and six years in the Greene County Prosecutor's Office. Oakwood resident with degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Dayton School of Law.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Fairness in the courtroom
• Protect individual rights
• Timely resolution of cases

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Michele S.H. Henne only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site · Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is Michele S.H. Henne the incumbent?

Yes. Michele S.H. Henne currently holds this office.

What does the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/3/2027) seat 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 is Michele S.H. Henne running against?

Kelly D. Madzey, for Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 1/3/2027).

Should I vote for Michele S.H. Henne?

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