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Hon. Tiffany A. Ankley

Judge, 8th District Court

Election 2026

11

Years Served

2015

Since

6yr

Term Length

2026

Next Election

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Biography

Judge Tiffany A. Ankley has served on the 8th District Court since 2015 after winning a contested election against Namita Sharma with 55.9% of the vote in 2014. She has been recognized as a Trailblazer of HOPE for her work in drug treatment court. Her seat is up for election in November 2026.

Career Timeline

8th District Court Judge (2015-present)

Elected November 2014 (defeated Namita Sharma 55.9%-44.1%)

Recognized as Trailblazer of HOPE for drug treatment court work

Seat up for election November 2026

Campaign Finance & Funding

Contested 2014 race against Sharma would have required filings, but records not accessible online.

Won contested 2014 race against Namita Sharma (55.9%-44.1%)

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No PAC, AIPAC, or foreign lobby contributions found

Foreign Lobby / AIPAC Check: No evidence of AIPAC contributions, foreign lobby money, or foreign-connected PAC donations found for this official.

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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