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Michael J. Beale

Nonpartisan · Michigan · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County), Michigan

Was Michael J. Beale elected? The official answer comes November 23.

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County)
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Biography

Beale is a Midland native who was appointed judge of the 42nd Circuit Court in 2007; he previously practiced law with Handlon, Eastman, DeWitt & Beale and served as a judicial law clerk for the Michigan Supreme Court from 1990 to 1992, per the governor's office announcement of his appointment. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County)Michigan · 2026Midland County sample ballot

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