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Chris Hughes (Alabama)
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Chris Hughes is the Republican Place 2 judge for the 37th Circuit Court in Alabama. He was appointed to this position by Gov. Bob Riley on July 16, 2010, to replace retiring Judge John V. Denson. Hughes won election to a full six-year term in the office in 2010. He won re-election in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Biography
Hughes earned his B.A. in political science from Auburn University and his J.D. from the University of Alabama. He taught English at the University of Alabama while receiving his J.D. He was previously a partner in the law firm Beers, Anderson, Jackson, Huges & Patty and is currently a partner with Samford and Denson, LLP. Hughes was also an adjunct professor at Jones School of Law.[2]
Awards and associations
- Member, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Defense Research Institute
- Member, Alabama Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
- Board of Directors, Montgomery County Bar Association
- Past treasurer, Auburn University Bar Association
- Member, Lee County Republican Executive Committee
- Past Treasurer, Lee County Republican Committee
- Past member, Alabama State Republican Executive Committee[2]
Elections
2016
Alabama held general elections for local judicial offices in 2016. A primary election took place on March 1, 2016, with a primary runoff on April 12, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016.
Incumbent Chris Hughes ran unopposed in the general election for the Alabama 37th Judicial Circuit Place 2 seat.[3]
| Alabama 37th Judicial Circuit (Place 2), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Chris Hughes Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Alabama Votes, "2016 Unofficial General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016 | ||
2010
- See also: Alabama judicial elections, 2010
Hughes won the Republican runoff on July 13, 2010. He then defeated Kenneth E. Gibbs in the general election, earning 64.16 percent of the vote, compared to Gibbs' 35.84 percent.[4][5]
Endorsements
- Opelika-Auburn News[6]
See also
External links
- Official Campaign website
- oanow.com, "Local attorneys endorse Hughes in Circuit Court judge race," June 23, 2010 (dead link)
Footnotes
- ↑ oanow.com, "Hughes named to serve our Circuit Court term," July 16, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://secure10.commercedsl.com/chrishughesforjudgecom/frmAbout.aspx
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "2016 Election Information," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ WTVM.com, "Alabama Runoffs 2010: Local and state races"
- ↑ TimesDaily.com, "Election 2010 Runoff Results
- ↑ OANOW.com, "Endorsements: Hughes, Speakman best bets for Lee County Circuit, District courts," October 28, 2010
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama District Courts • Alabama Juvenile Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts • Alabama Small Claims Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
