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Bronx County, New York

New York Supreme Court Justice, 12th Judicial District

One candidate is tracked for New York Supreme Court Justice, 12th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alvin M. Yearwood. Candidate information follows official Bronx County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Voters choose one justice. Supreme Court justices are elected by judicial district; the 12th Judicial District covers Bronx County, so this race is on every ballot there. Names and party lines follow the State Board of Elections certification for the November 3, 2026 ballot; a name listed on more than one party line is one candidate.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Alvin M. Yearwood

Democratic

Biography

Alvin M. Yearwood was appointed to the New York City Criminal Court in January 2003 and currently serves as an Acting Supreme Court Justice assigned to the Bronx County Supreme Court's criminal term, per the City of New York's Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary and the New York Courts website. He earned a bachelor's degree in international affairs from Lafayette College in 1983, per a Lafayette College alumni profile. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Who is running for New York Supreme Court Justice, 12th Judicial District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New York Supreme Court Justice, 12th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alvin M. Yearwood. Candidate information follows official Bronx County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New York Supreme Court Justice, 12th Judicial District election in New York?

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

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Candidate profiles
Alvin M. Yearwood, full profileOfficial New York election office