3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court - Incumbent - Partial Term Ending 01/01/2031
November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,772,259 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,772,259 ÷ 1,772,259) ÷ ln(1,772,259 ÷ 2,133) = 0, comparing counties in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Hearing trials — criminal cases, lawsuits, family, or probate matters, depending on the court
- Ruling on evidence, motions, and sentences
- Applying state law and court procedure fairly in every case
Affected Areas: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights, Impartiality, Legal Competence
Candidates
Aliyah S. Sabree
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Aliyah S. Sabree is a Wayne County Third Circuit Court judge assigned to the Family Juvenile Division. She joined the Third Circuit in 2025 after serving on Detroit's 36th District Court since 2017, most recently as chief judge pro tem; earlier roles included assistant Wayne County prosecutor and Detroit city attorney positions.
Election sources
Source: waynecountymi.gov
Source: waynecountymi.gov