2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Honorable Tiffany A. Ankley | Kalamazoo County, MI

Tiffany A. Ankley received an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law (Illinois Institute of Technology).

Tiffany is the executive director of the Kalamazoo County Land Bank. She works at the Land Bank, where she has led various community development projects.

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Tiffany is the co-director of OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) & Drug Treatment Court. She was previously a family court attorney-referee.

Tiffany currently serves as a Probate Court Judge in Michigan's 8th District Court.

As a family court attorney-referee for the 9th Circuit Court for ten years, has extensive experience in family law.

As a family court attorney-referee for the 9th Circuit Court for 10 years, has extensive experience in family law.

- As a family court attorney-referee for the 9th Circuit Court for 10 years, has extensive experience in family law.

Legal Experience

As of May 18, 2026, Tiffany A. Ankley did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

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Actively participates in modernizing court access and humanizing the judiciary for the next generation, frequently taking part in community-led judicial forums to let youth hold judges accountable.

- Actively participates in modernizing court access and humanizing the judiciary for the next generation, frequently taking part in community-led judicial forums to let youth hold judges accountable.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteers at a local shelter and participates in community events, aiming to inspire others to give back.

- Volunteers at a local shelter and participates in community events, aiming to inspire others to give back.

Community Involvement

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Tiffany A. Ankley

Tiffany Ankley lives in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and earned her Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law (Illinois Institute of Technology).

Tiffany is an 8th District Court Judge She is also co-director of OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) & Drug Treatment Court. She was previously a family court attorney-referee.

Tiffany is currently running to retain her seat on the 8th District Court bench.

- As a family court attorney-referee for the 9th Circuit Court for ten years, has extensive experience in family law.

As of May 18, 2026, Tiffany A Ankley did not have a website or any information online.

Tiffany A Ankley

As of May 18, 2026, Tiffany A Ankley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tiffany is a family court referee. She works at the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court, where she serves as a referee in family court.

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- A probate court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s probate court system, which handles legal matters involving estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and certain family and mental health proceedings.
- Michigan probate court judges are elected in nonpartisan elections and may also be appointed to fill vacancies. Judges serve six-year terms and may run for reelection.
- Candidates must be licensed attorneys authorized to practice law in Michigan, admitted to practice for at least five years, qualified electors within the county, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan probate court judge is approximately $183,000 per year.

A judge who handles wills, estates, guardianships, and family protection cases.

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