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Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
2026 Michigan Supreme Court — 2 eight-year seats — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: Justice of Supreme Court 8 Year Terms (2) Positions
Candidate: Cavanagh, Megan Kathleen
Party / incumbent: INCUMBENT
Filed on: 08/31/2026
Filing method: Convention
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Office: Justice of Supreme Court 8 Year Terms (2) Positions
Candidate: Cavanagh, Megan Kathleen
Party / incumbent: INCUMBENT
Filed on: 08/31/2026
Filing method: Convention
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Born in Lansing and raised in East Lansing, Megan Cavanagh grew up immersed in public service. The daughter of a longtime Michigan Supreme Court Justice, she learned early that the law is not just a profession—it’s a responsibility to the community. Yet her path to the bench was distinctly her own.
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Born in Lansing and raised in East Lansing, Megan Cavanagh grew up immersed in public service. The daughter of a longtime Michigan Supreme Court Justice, she learned early that the law is not just a profession—it’s a responsibility to the community. Yet her path to the bench was distinctly her own.
Elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2018, Megan has championed a justice system that is accessible, transparent, and centered on people. She has led efforts to improve child welfare outcomes, strengthen legal representation for families, collaborate with tribal courts, and ensure that courts serve every community with fairness and dignity.
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Elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2018, Megan has championed a justice system that is accessible, transparent, and centered on people. She has led efforts to improve child welfare outcomes, strengthen legal representation for families, collaborate with tribal courts, and ensure that courts serve every community with fairness and dignity.
A devoted mother and stepmother of four, Megan balances her public service with family life, serving as a primary caregiver to her mother while remaining deeply connected to her Lansing roots. Her career reflects a simple but powerful belief: justice should not be an abstract ideal—it should actively improve people’s lives.
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A devoted mother and stepmother of four, Megan balances her public service with family life, serving as a primary caregiver to her mother while remaining deeply connected to her Lansing roots. Her career reflects a simple but powerful belief: justice should not be an abstract ideal—it should actively improve people’s lives.
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in environmental engineering, Megan worked as a consultant evaluating environmental risk and property development before discovering her true calling in the law.
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After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in environmental engineering, Megan worked as a consultant evaluating environmental risk and property development before discovering her true calling in the law.
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Maintain a justice system that is accessible to every community.
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Maintain a transparent Michigan justice system.
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Administer justice so that courts serve people and improve their lives with fairness and dignity.
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Led efforts to improve child-welfare outcomes through the Michigan judicial system.
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Led efforts to strengthen legal representation for families in the court system.
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Led collaboration between Michigan's court system and tribal courts.
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