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Alfred Mackey
Alfred Mackey was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 14th Congressional District of Ohio.[1] Mackey was defeated in the Democratic primary by Michael Wager.
Biography
Mackey was a judge for the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas in Ashtabula County, Ohio.[2] He first joined the court in 1989 and his final term expired on February 8, 2015.[3][4] Statutory age limitations prevented him from seeking any additional terms.[5] He was succeeded in this position by Thomas E. Harris.
Mackey was arrested on January 14, 2016 because of "serial disruptive behavior" at the Jefferson County courthouse. He was "charged with one count of Obstructing Official Business, a 2nd degree misdemeanor, one count of Menacing, one count of Aggravated Disorderly and two counts of Criminal Trespass, all 4th degree misdemeanors."[6][7]
Education
Mackey received his undergraduate degree from Hiram College in 1963 and his J.D. degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1967.[3][8]
Military service
Mackey served with the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971.[5]
Awards and associations
- Member, Ashtabula County Bar Association [9]
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent David Joyce (R) defeated Michael Wager (D) in the general election. Joyce defeated Matt Lynch in the Republican primary and Wager defeated Alfred Mackey in the Democratic primary on March 15, 2016.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Joyce Incumbent |
62.6% | 219,191 | |
| Democratic | Michael Wager | 37.4% | 130,907 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 171 | |
| Total Votes | 350,269 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Joyce Incumbent |
64.5% | 79,919 | ||
| Matt Lynch | 35.5% | 44,004 | ||
| Total Votes | 123,923 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Wager |
66.6% | 36,796 | ||
| Alfred Mackey | 33.4% | 18,442 | ||
| Total Votes | 55,238 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State |
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Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2016
- Ohio's 14th Congressional District
- Ashtabula County, Ohio
- Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
- Judicial selection in Ohio
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Ashtabula County Ohio Courts System, "Directory," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LinkedIn.com, "Profile: Al Mackey," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official Website: Judiciary Election Roster 2009-2010," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Beacon.com, "Three judges look to new lives after decades on bench," December 28, 2014
- ↑ YourErie.com, "Former Ashtabula judge arrested," January 15, 2016
- ↑ Star Beacon, "Alfred Mackey charged with five misdemeanors," January 16, 2016
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: Alfred W. Mackey," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ Ashtabula County Bar Association, "Attorney Listing," accessed January 14, 2015
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
