2 candidates are tracked for Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz and William David Shanahan. Candidate information follows official Queens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Democratic nominee Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz faces Republican/Conservative nominee William David Shanahan, per the NYC Board of Elections contest list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Democratic
Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County, per the county Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Republican
William David Shanahan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County, per the county Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Who is running for Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Ann McSweeney-Ortiz and William David Shanahan. Candidate information follows official Queens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judge of the Civil Court, 3rd Municipal Court District, Queens County election in New York?
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