Janet Ellen Keller for Queens County Civil Court Judge

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Janet appears on the Democratic line in Queens County.

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About Janet

Janet received her education in Queens Public Schools before receiving her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. Janet has also volunteered throughout her life helping those in need and has been recognized for her service.

Janet has over three decades of experience litigating cases throughout New York Courts. Janet believes in integrity, equality and fairness and brings these values to all matters. All people deserve justice.

Janet’s race is also listed on Ballotpedia, an independent nonpartisan encyclopedia of American politics.

Janet Ellen Keller standing outside the Queens County Civil Court building — Janet outside the Civil Court in Queens.

Out in the community

Janet Ellen Keller with New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry — Janet with New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry.

Janet Ellen Keller with Michelle Dunston, District Leader for Assembly District 35, Part B — Janet with Michelle Dunston, District Leader for Assembly District 35, Part B.

Janet Ellen Keller at the 2026 convention of the Alliance of South Asian American Labor, with its president and other attendees holding convention signs — Janet at the 2026 convention of the Alliance of South Asian American Labor, with its president, Mohammed A. Karim Chowdhury.

Janet Ellen Keller with members of the Alliance of South Asian American Labor at its 2026 convention — Janet with ASAAL members, including Jamilla A. Uddin, National Executive Vice President and State Committeewoman for Assembly District 24, and Maf Misbah Uddin, Founder and President Emeritus.

Janet Ellen Keller with candidates and attendees at the American Pakistani Advocacy Group candidate night — Janet at candidate night with the American Pakistani Advocacy Group.

Rated by the bar associations

New York City Bar Association Approved The Judiciary Committee found Janet Approved for election as Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York.
Queens County Bar Association Qualified The Judiciary Committee found Janet Qualified for election to the Civil Court of the City of New York, 2nd Municipal District of Queens County.

Both are independent evaluations of a candidate’s qualifications for judicial office, made by non-partisan committees. Neither is an endorsement.

The Queens Daily Eagle reported the bar associations’ ratings in this race on October 27, 2026. The New York City Bar Association found Janet Approved and her opponent Not Approved. The Queens County Bar Association found Janet Qualified; her opponent was not rated.

Endorsements

Queens Democratic Party
Gregory Meeks United States House of Representatives
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. New York State Senate
Steven Raga New York State Assembly
John Liu New York State Senate

And others.

Janet Ellen Keller standing with Congressman Gregory Meeks — Janet with Congressman Gregory Meeks.

Janet Ellen Keller with Assemblyman Steven Raga, who is holding a Janet Ellen Keller campaign flyer — Janet with Assemblyman Steven Raga.

Janet Ellen Keller with State Senator John Liu, who is pointing towards her — Janet with State Senator John Liu.

Make your plan to vote

Polls are open across Queens from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line by 9:00 p.m. can vote.

Early voting runs Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. Early voting hours differ from day to day, and your early voting site may be different from your Election Day site, so check both before you go.

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Janet Ellen Keller at the Queens Dominican Parade — Janet at the Queens Dominican Parade.