Michelle Markham Lippert

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Yes

Age:

Approximately 37

Previous experience in elected office:

District Court Judge (appointed August 2026)

Occupation:

District court judge

Description:

Lippert was appointed to the district court by Gov. Josh Stein in August after the retirement of Richard Holloway. Lippert was an attorney in private practice and an assistant district attorney

Other personal:

Lippert’s husband Scott is also a judge running for reelection. She has a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a JD from UNC Chapel Hill.