Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial District, Position 3 (Deschutes County)

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4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

Candidates

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Thaddeus Betz

Director, Youth Justice Project

Sonia Huntsman

Public defense attorney, 22nd Circuit Defenders (Crook and Jefferson counties)

Raun Atkinson

Criminal defense attorney; owner, Atlas Law Group (Bend)

Keith A Leitz

Redmond city attorney
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Quick answers

Who is running for Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial District, Position 3 (Deschutes County) in 2026?
Thaddeus Betz, Sonia Huntsman, Raun Atkinson and Keith A Leitz.
What does this office do?
A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.
Who should I vote for in the Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial District, Position 3 (Deschutes 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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