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Alphonso "Al" Manns
Alphonso "Al" Manns was a 2016 candidate for the Monroe County Circuit Court in Indiana. He lost the primary that took place on May 3, 2016.
Previously, Manns ran for election to the Monroe County Circuit Court in 2014.[1] He was also a candidate for the circuit court of Monroe County in Indiana in 2012.[1]
Elections
2016
Holly Harvey defeated Darcie Fawcett, Alphonso "Al" Manns, and Michael Flory in the Democratic primary for the Indiana 10th Circuit Court in Monroe County.[2]
| 10th Circuit Court, Monroe County, Seat 1, Democratic primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Holly Harvey |
40.86% | 7,823 | |
| Democratic | Darcie Fawcett | 33.23% | 6,361 | |
| Democratic | Alphonso "Al" Manns | 17.02% | 3,259 | |
| Democratic | Michael Flory | 8.89% | 1,702 | |
| Total Votes | 19,145 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division, "Election Results: Indiana Primary Election," May 3, 2016 | ||||
2014
Manns ran for election to the Monroe County Circuit Court.
Primary: He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 37.2 percent of the vote. He competed against Kenneth G. Todd. [1][3]
2012
Manns ran against incumbent Frances G. Hill in the 2012 election. Manns was defeated in his bid, receiving 44.9 percent of the vote.[4][5]
Education
Manns received his Bachelors from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his J.D.from Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.[6]
Career
Manns previously worked as the director of human relations at Indiana University. He is in private practice in Monroe County, where he has worked since 1980.[6]
Approach to the law
| “ | The court system may be improved with innovative ways of case management, use of electronic media, provision for private voluntary mediation and a trained cadre of court appointed guardians for disabled senior citizens who are without qualified family representation. I encourage community effort to reduce domestic violence and recidivism.
An advisory citizens’ board to consult and make recommendations to the board of judges and an education project administered by the board of judges for citizens to learn about the court system may bring about improved understanding about the quality of justice. A rational inquiry to assess the quality of justice in the county may assist in identifying and finding solutions to potential problems, reduction of costs and accountability.[7] |
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See also
External links
- Monroe County Democratic Party, "Alphonso (Al) Manns announces Candidacy for Judge," January 20, 2014
- Indiana Daily Student, "Alphonso (Al) Manns," October 30, 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Indiana Election Division, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," May 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana.gov, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Candidates," accessed February 17, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Indiana Primary Election," May 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, Judge of the Circuit Court primary results
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Indiana Daily Student, "2012 Election Guide," accessed November 1, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
