Beth deBaptiste-Follis

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Beth deBaptiste-Follis

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Beth deBaptiste-Follis is a former candidate for the 16th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] DeBaptiste-Follis was defeated in the primary election on August 2, 2016.

Elections

2016

See also: Michigan local trial court judicial elections, 2016

Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[2] Michael E. Servitto, Racheal Rancilio, Teri Dennings, and Armand Velardo defeated Beth deBaptiste-Follis in the 16th Circuit primary election (2 open seats).[1]

16th Circuit, 2 open seats, Primary Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Michael E. Servitto 40.19% 56,460
Green check mark transparent.png Racheal Rancilio 28.19% 39,603
Green check mark transparent.png Teri Dennings 15.46% 21,721
Green check mark transparent.png Armand Velardo 8.63% 12,128
Beth deBaptiste-Follis 7.51% 10,555
Total Votes 140,467
Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016

Selection method

See also: Nonpartisan election of judges

The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[3] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[4]

Selection of the chief judge

The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[3]

Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[3]

  • be a qualified elector of his or her district;
  • be licensed to practice law in the state;
  • have at least five years of law practice experience; and
  • be under the age of 70.

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