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Rachel Vinales

Nonpartisan · Michigan · 2026

Running for Judge of the District Court, 8th District, Non-Incumbent Position, Michigan

Top priorities

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  • Serve as an unbiased judge who upholds justice for all
  • Balance real-world needs of everyday people with legal principles
Biography

Vinales is a public defender with extensive courtroom experience described on the campaign site as representing some of society's most vulnerable and marginalized individuals, per the campaign site. Based in Kalamazoo, Vinales is running for Judge of the 8th District Court, per the campaign site.

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Judge of the District Court, 8th District, Non-Incumbent PositionMichigan · 2026Kalamazoo County sample ballot

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