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Matthew J. Smith

Charleston City Judge

Candidate for Charleston City Judge

Learn about Matthew J. Smith’s candidacy and positions on the issues. This guide is built by GoodParty.org, a nonpartisan organization helping you find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.

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About Charleston City Judge

Local Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level, such as small-claims court or drug court.
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Term length
2023 – 2026
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Next election
November 3, 2026
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