Judge of Probate Court (Non-Incumbent Position)

Alethia Battles is an attorney specializing in probate law who is also a clinical social worker, with more than a decade of experience on probate matters across multiple counties in Michigan and Ohio, per her campaign site. Alethia Jean Battles appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Probate Court (Non-Incumbent Position), per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities

• Leading with empathy, respect and fairness while upholding the rule of law, per the campaign site
• Grounding rulings in real-world understanding of vulnerable populations, including guardianship and estate cases, per the campaign site
• Timely, well-reasoned decisions that respect court efficiency and public trust, per the campaign site

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.

Jennifer Lawrence was endorsed at the Washtenaw County Democratic Party's August 2026 convention for the open Probate Court seat, per the party's published results.