James Yates

Republican · Candidate for Hamilton County Judge · November 3, 2026

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

1 candidate ran for Hamilton County Judge in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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What party is James Yates?
James Yates is running as a Republican.
What does the Hamilton County Judge 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.
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