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Melina Buncome

Melina Buncome

Nonpartisan · Florida · 2026

Running for Duval County Court Judge Group 13, Florida

Top priorities

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  • Fair and impartial application of the law
  • Treatment-focused specialty courts for veterans, mental health, and drug cases
  • Access to justice through legal aid and youth mentorship
Biography

Buncome has nearly 30 years of courtroom experience as a public defender in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, per the campaign site. Buncome previously served as Felony Division Chief, supervising attorneys handling the most serious and complex cases, per the campaign site.

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