Abe Kassis
Abe Kassis was a 2015 candidate for the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania.[1] He was also a 2013 candidate for the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, but was defeated in the primary.[2]
Elections
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Victor Scomillio faced Samuel P. Murray and Abe Kassis in the Democratic primary.
| Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, One seat, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Samuel P. Murray |
41.3% | 5,086 |
| Abe Kassis | 37.1% | 4,569 |
| Victor Scomillio | 21.7% | 2,673 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 12,328 | |
| Source: Northampton County, "May 19, 2015 Summary Report Northampton County Unofficial Results," May 20, 2015 | ||
Victor Scomillio faced Samuel P. Murray and Abe Kassis in the Republican primary.
| Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, One seat, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Victor Scomillio |
47.9% | 4,721 |
| Abe Kassis | 28.7% | 2,829 |
| Samuel P. Murray | 23.3% | 2,298 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 9,848 | |
| Source: Northampton County, "May 19, 2015 Summary Report Northampton County Unofficial Results," May 20, 2015 | ||
2013
Kassis ran for the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas. He cross-filed in both Democratic and Republican primaries and was defeated in both, receiving 17.6 percent of the vote in the Republican primary and 29.1 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2013.[2][3][4]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2013
Education
Kassis earned his undergraduate degree from Hofstra University and his J.D. from the Northern Illinois University College of Law.[5]
Career
- 1999-Present: Assistant district attorney, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli
- 1995-Present: Attorney in private practice[5]
Awards and associations
- Member, Pennsylvania and Northampton County Bar Associations
- Vice-President, Northampton County Bar Association Board of Governors[5]
See also
External links
- Campaign page on Facebook
- Lehigh Valley Live, "Abe Kassis announces 2015 run for Northampton County judge," January 24, 2015
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial Election Returns - 2013 Municipal Primary, Court of Common Pleas"
- ↑ Northampton County Government, "Unofficial Election Results - 2013 Municipal Primary," May 21, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Abe Kassis for Judge Facebook Page, "About"
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
