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Monroe County, Michigan

Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position

3 candidates are tracked for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mariam Saad Bazzi, Anica Letica and Christopher M. Murray. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nonpartisan; three incumbents seeking re-election to three seats, unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.

What this office does

Appellate or supreme court justice. Appellate judges review decisions of trial courts for legal error rather than retrying facts. A state supreme court is the final word on state law and the state constitution. Candidates may describe their experience and judicial philosophy but may not promise outcomes in particular cases.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Mariam Saad Bazzi

Nonpartisan

Biography

Mariam Saad Bazzi appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mariam Saad Bazzi.

Anica Letica

Nonpartisan

Biography

Anica Letica is an incumbent judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, 1st District, appointed in 2018, per legal press coverage. Anica Letica appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Christopher M. Murray

Nonpartisan

Biography

Christopher M. Murray appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher M. Murray.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mariam Saad Bazzi, Anica Letica and Christopher M. Murray. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Mariam Saad Bazzi, full profileAnica Letica, full profileChristopher M. Murray, full profileOfficial Michigan election office