Though the top-of-the-ballot governor’s race may be dominating New Yorkers’ attention during the 2026 election, Queens voters taking to the polls over the next two weeks will find a competitive election at the bottom of their ballots as well: Five judicial candidates vying for three seats on the Queens Supreme Civil Court bench.
Here’s a look at those competing to rule on legal disputes over property disputes, breaches of contract, personal injury suits, contested divorce proceedings and controversial actions the city and other local officials take in Queens before early voting opens on Oct. 24 for the Nov. 3 General Election.
