2026 New York General Election

Matthew Levy

As of October 15, 2026, Matthew Levy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said in 2018 that judicial candidates should reflect community values and diversity and be role models.

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In a May 23, 2018 post authored “BY: MATTHEW LEVY,” Levy wrote: “In anticipation of the County-wide Civil Court Judge endorsement vote by the New York County Democratic Party Executive Board, I, WHPDC Judiciary Chair Matthew Levy, met with candidates to discuss their legal experiences.” He later explained the club's evaluation standard: “Above all, we look for judicial candidates that reflect the values and diversity of our community. We look for role models we can be proud of.”

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- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York