Hon. Richard A. Santoni

Judge, 8th District Court

Election 2026

Years Served

1997

Since

6yr

Term Length

2026

Next Election

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Biography

Judge Richard A. Santoni is the longest-serving judge in Kalamazoo County, having been on the 8th District Court bench since 1997 - nearly three decades of service. His tenure spans multiple generations of the local legal community and gives him unmatched experience in district court matters including misdemeanor criminal cases, civil disputes, and traffic court.

Career Timeline

8th District Court Judge (1997-present)

Nearly 30 years on the bench

Longest-serving judge in Kalamazoo County

Multiple unopposed re-elections

Campaign Finance & Funding

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Multiple unopposed re-elections - minimal fundraising required

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Details

Court: 8th District Court
Division: General
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanors, civil cases under $25,000, small claims, landlord-tenant, traffic
Court Address: 8th District Court, 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

How They Got the Seat

Method: ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE
Election Type: Nonpartisan
Term Length: 6 years
Next Election: November 2026 (UPCOMING)

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