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Amy M. Williams
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2031
Amy M. Williams is a judge of the Florida 6th Circuit Court. Her current term ends on January 7, 2031.
Williams won re-election for judge of the Florida 6th Circuit Court outright in the general election on November 5, 2024, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Biography
Education
Williams received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1977 and her J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1980.[1]
Career
Williams worked as a judge of the Pinellas County Court from 1999 until her appointment to the circuit court in 2004.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Pinellas County, Florida (2024)
General election
The general election was canceled. Amy M. Williams (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.
2018
General election
General election for Florida 6th Circuit Court
Incumbent Amy M. Williams won election in the general election for Florida 6th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
There are 597 judges on the Florida Circuit Court, each elected via nonpartisan elections. They serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[2]
The chief judge is selected by peer vote and serves in that capacity for two years.
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[2]
- a qualified elector;
- a state resident;
- admitted to practice law in the state for five years; and
- under the age of 75 (retirement at 75 is mandatory).
2012
Williams was unopposed and automatically re-elected following the primary election on August 14, 2012.[3]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amy M. Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
