Beale was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Midland County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Michigan certifies the general election by November 23, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17.
Michael J. Beale is unopposed for this incumbent-position nonpartisan judicial seat, per the county's official November 2026 ballot proof. The 42nd Circuit Court serves Midland County exclusively.
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This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Michael J. Beale, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County) in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael J. Beale. Candidate information follows official Midland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County) election in Michigan?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Michigan certifies the general election by November 23, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17. Voting rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Judge of Circuit Court, 42nd Circuit (Midland County) race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Michigan certifies on November 23. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Midland County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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