Brighton Justice of the Peace (Essex County)

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

5 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Brighton Township voters

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

Krystyna Kurzej

Independent
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Katie Mientka

Democrat
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Janet Osborne

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Bruce Rumball-Petre

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Michelle Wilcox

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Quick answers

Who is running for Brighton Justice of the Peace (Essex County) in 2026?
Krystyna Kurzej (Independent), Katie Mientka (Democrat), Janet Osborne (Independent), Bruce Rumball-Petre (Independent) and Michelle Wilcox (Independent).
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 Brighton Justice of the Peace (Essex 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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