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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: Warren, Michael
Party / incumbent: Not printed
Filed on: 08/24/2026
Filing method: Convention
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Office: Justice of Supreme Court 8 Year Terms (2) Positions
Candidate: Warren, Michael
Party / incumbent: Not printed
Filed on: 08/24/2026
Filing method: Convention
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Judge Michael Warren has served on the Oakland County Circuit Court since 2002, establishing himself as one of Michigan's most accomplished and respected jurists. Over his tenure, he has presided over more than 400 jury trials and over 1,000 days of trial proceedings — more trial experience than the entire current Michigan Supreme Court combined. He interprets the law as written and does not legislate from the bench.
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Judge Michael Warren has served on the Oakland County Circuit Court since 2002, establishing himself as one of Michigan's most accomplished and respected jurists. Over his tenure, he has presided over more than 400 jury trials and over 1,000 days of trial proceedings — more trial experience than the entire current Michigan Supreme Court combined. He interprets the law as written and does not legislate from the bench.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude) and Wayne State University (Honors History), Judge Warren brings a rare combination of legal rigor and historical depth to the bench. His academic excellence laid the foundation for a career defined by constitutional fidelity and judicial integrity.
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A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude) and Wayne State University (Honors History), Judge Warren brings a rare combination of legal rigor and historical depth to the bench. His academic excellence laid the foundation for a career defined by constitutional fidelity and judicial integrity.
Co-founded with his daughter Leah, this national celebration renews America's commitment to its First Principles — from the First Amendment to the courage of the founders.
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Co-founded with his daughter Leah, this national celebration renews America's commitment to its First Principles — from the First Amendment to the courage of the founders.
Judge Michael Warren has served on the Oakland County Circuit Court for over two decades, presiding over more than 400 jury trials — more trial experience than the entire current Michigan Supreme Court combined. Recognized as Judge of the Decade by the International Association of Top Professionals.
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Judge Michael Warren has served on the Oakland County Circuit Court for over two decades, presiding over more than 400 jury trials — more trial experience than the entire current Michigan Supreme Court combined. Recognized as Judge of the Decade by the International Association of Top Professionals.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude) and Wayne State University (Honors History), Judge Warren combines deep legal scholarship with an unwavering commitment to constitutional principles and equal justice under the law.
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A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (cum laude) and Wayne State University (Honors History), Judge Warren combines deep legal scholarship with an unwavering commitment to constitutional principles and equal justice under the law.
Judge Warren is not only a jurist — he is an educator, author, and media personality dedicated to preserving and promoting the First Principles of American liberty.
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Judge Warren is not only a jurist — he is an educator, author, and media personality dedicated to preserving and promoting the First Principles of American liberty.
Co-founded with his daughter Leah, Patriot Week is a national celebration renewing America's commitment to its First Principles and civic virtue.
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Co-founded with his daughter Leah, Patriot Week is a national celebration renewing America's commitment to its First Principles and civic virtue.
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Judge Warren's judicial philosophy is rooted in textualism and originalism — he believes the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning and the intent of its framers. He interprets the law as written and does not legislate from the bench. He rejects judicial activism in all its forms, maintaining that judges must apply the law as written rather than legislating from the bench. This is the philosophy he will bring to the Michigan Supreme Court — ensuring that the democratic process and the separation of powers remain intact. His approach to the law is informed by a deep understanding of American history and the principles that animated the founding generation. For Judge Warren, the Constitution is not a "living document" to be reinterpreted at will — it is the supreme law of the land, a bulwark against tyranny, and a guarantee of individual liberty.
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Judge Warren's judicial philosophy is rooted in textualism and originalism — he believes the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning and the intent of its framers. He interprets the law as written and does not legislate from the bench. He rejects judicial activism in all its forms, maintaining that judges must apply the law as written rather than legislating from the bench. This is the philosophy he will bring to the Michigan Supreme Court — ensuring that the democratic process and the separation of powers remain intact. His approach to the law is informed by a deep understanding of American history and the principles that animated the founding generation. For Judge Warren, the Constitution is not a "living document" to be reinterpreted at will — it is the supreme law of the land, a bulwark against tyranny, and a guarantee of individual liberty.
Committed to rehabilitation and redemption
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Committed to rehabilitation and redemption
As a former member of the Michigan State Board of Education, Judge Warren has championed civic literacy and the teaching of American history and constitutional principles in schools across the state.
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As a former member of the Michigan State Board of Education, Judge Warren has championed civic literacy and the teaching of American history and constitutional principles in schools across the state.
He rejects judicial activism in all its forms, maintaining that judges must apply the law as written rather than legislating from the bench. This is the philosophy he will bring to the Michigan Supreme Court — ensuring that the democratic process and the separation of powers remain intact.
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He rejects judicial activism in all its forms, maintaining that judges must apply the law as written rather than legislating from the bench. This is the philosophy he will bring to the Michigan Supreme Court — ensuring that the democratic process and the separation of powers remain intact.
Supports interpreting constitutional and statutory text according to its written language and original meaning.
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Textualism and Originalism
Supports judges applying the law as written rather than using the bench to make policy, with emphasis on separation of powers.
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Reject Judicial Activism
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