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Christina Sanchez (Florida)
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Christina Sanchez is the judge for the Group 9 seat on the Florida 18th Circuit Court in Florida. She won the seat in the general election on November 8, 2016. She had run unsuccessfully for the same court in 2014.
Biography
Sanchez earned her B.A. from Florida Southern College and her J.D. from the Stetson College of Law. During her career, Sanchez has worked at the Office of the Public Defender for the State of Florida, GrayRobinson, P.A., and as a private practice attorney.[1]
Elections
2016
| Florida 18th Circuit Court, Group 9 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Christina Sanchez |
54.91% | 241,002 |
| Steve Henderson | 45.09% | 197,871 |
| Total Votes | 438,873 | |
| Source: Florida Election Watch, "Circuit Court Judge," accessed November 9, 2016 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Florida's 20 circuit courts all had seats up for election in 2016. Of the 151 seats up for election, 125 saw only one candidate file for the election. The unopposed races were canceled and the sole candidates were automatically elected. Of the 26 opposed races, only 10 saw more than two candidates file. Candidates who received a majority of votes cast in the primary election on August 30, 2016, won the race and did not advance to the general election. Races where no candidate receives 50 percent plus one of the votes cast required a general election on November 8, 2016, between the top two primary vote recipients. Christina Sanchez and Steve Henderson defeated Bob Moletteire in the Group 9 primary election for Florida's 18th Circuit Court.[2]
| Florida 18th Circuit Court, Group 9 Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Christina Sanchez |
45.50% | 65,576 |
| Steve Henderson |
33.16% | 47,793 |
| Bob Moletteire | 21.33% | 30,742 |
| Total Votes | 144,111 | |
| Source: Florida Department of State Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Primary Election," accessed December 19, 2016 | ||
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.[3]
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:[3]
- 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).
2014
See also: Florida judicial elections, 2014
Sanchez ran for election to the Eighteenth Circuit Court.
Primary: She was successful in the primary on August 26, 2014, receiving 31.16 percent of the vote. She competed against George T. Paulk and Samuel Bookhardt III.
General: She was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 45.2 percent of the vote. She competed against George T. Paulk.[4][5]
Awards and associations
Awards
- William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award
- Served on the "Codes and Rules of Evidence Committee"
- ESGR "Patriot Award", Secretary Department of Defense
Associations
- Past President, Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers
- Board Member and Past Treasurer, Brevard County Bar Foundation
- Past President, Young Lawyers Division, Brevard County Bar Association
- Board Member, Brevard County Red Cross
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer Teacher, Justice Teaching Program
- Toastmasters member
- AOTT Member, Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic
- Member, Seminole County Bar Association
- LEAD Brevard Graduate
- Vassar Carlton Inns of Court[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sanchez 4 Judge, "About Christina Sanchez," accessed July 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed July 5, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial selection: Florida," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, “Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election,” accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Circuit Court Judge primary results," accessed August 27, 2014
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
