Andrew Sievers

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Andrew Sievers

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Andrew Sievers was a 2016 candidate for the Warren County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio.[1] He was defeated in the primary election on March 15, 2016.

Elections

2016

Timothy Tepe defeated incumbent Mike Gilb and Andrew Sievers in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.

Warren County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Timothy Tepe 45.49% 11,011
Mike Gilb Incumbent 30.93% 7,487
Andrew Sievers 23.58% 5,709
Total Votes 24,207
Source: Warren County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results: 2016 Primary Election, March 15, 2016

Selection method

See also: Nonpartisan election of judges

The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[2]

The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[2]

Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[2]

  • a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
  • at least six years practiced in law; and
  • under the age of 70.

Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.

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