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State Supreme Court: 10th Judicial District (Nassau and Suffolk)

Judicial race on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot in Nassau County and New York City. Vote for up to 8. 14 candidates: Richard Ambro, John Iliou, John Kelly, James A. McDonaugh, Mary Kate Mullen, Mary E. Porter, Anthony R. Portesy, Kelly A. Reape, Eric Sachs, Leonard D. Steinman, Stephen L. Ukeiley, Joy M. Watson, William D. Wexler and Karen M. Wilutis.

Judicial · 14 candidates · vote for up to 8

Who's running

Richard AmbroDemocratic, Republican
John IliouRepublican, Conservative
John KellyDemocratic
James A. McDonaughRepublican, Conservative
Mary Kate MullenRepublican, Conservative
Mary E. PorterDemocratic
Anthony R. PortesyConservative
Kelly A. ReapeRepublican, Conservative
Eric SachsDemocratic
Leonard D. SteinmanDemocratic, Republican, Conservative
Joy M. WatsonDemocratic, Republican, Conservative
Karen M. WilutisRepublican, Conservative

Judges generally can't promise how they would rule, so this race focuses on each candidate's record and how they say they decide cases.

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