08/08/2026
The journey continues!
Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,
While we did not get the outcome we hoped for in last weekβs election, I am profoundly grateful for the energy, time, and belief you poured into this campaign. We elevated the conversation around courtroom efficiency, constitutional rights, and structural reform in Shelby County. Because of that, our fight for a better justice system is far from over and my journey continues: I am actively pursuing the upcoming judicial appointments, and the Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission will be holding public hearings on August 13 and 14.
As highlighted in recent local coverage by The Daily Memphian https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/metroelections/article/65493/political-roundup-august-election-judicial-appointments the historical track record for judicial appointments often defaults to institutional insiders and the bureaucratic status quo.
Public Hearings with All Openining Statements on August 13 at 9AM
When: Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 A.M. local time.
Where: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Historic Courtroom, Room 325
Thank you for standing by my side, for believing in this vision, and for continuing this journey with me. Let's keep working to upgrade our courtroom standards.
With deepest gratitude,
Ruchee J. Patel
Candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge
patel4judge.com