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Rachel Vinales
Nonpartisan · Michigan · 2026Rachel Vinales has worked for 13 years as a public defender in Kalamazoo, per WKZO. She is running for the 8th District Court seat left open by the retirement of Judge Richard Santoni, per WKZO. Rachel Vinales appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the District Court, 8th District, Non-Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Priorities
- Serve as an unbiased judge who upholds justice for all, per the campaign site
- Balance real-world needs of everyday people with legal principles, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Judge of the District Court, 8th District, Non-Incumbent Position · Michigan · 2026
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