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Tom Buchanan

Tom Buchanan

Republican, Conservative · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial District (Vote For 4) and 1 more race, New York

Top priorities

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  • Maintaining a courtroom environment focused on professionalism, civility and respect for all participants
  • Keeping the court efficient, civil and accessible to all members of the community
Biography

Tom Buchanan is a sitting New York Supreme Court Justice in the 4th Judicial District, per the court system's 4th Judicial District judges listing (nycourts.gov, where his chambers rules are filed as Thomas D. Buchanan), serving since his election in 2012, per his campaign site. He describes his approach around experience, fairness and service, maintaining a courtroom environment focused on professionalism and civility.

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Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial District (Vote For 4)New York · 2026New York Supreme Court Justice, 4th Judicial DistrictNew York · 2026Saratoga County sample ballot

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