Your feedback ensures we stay focused on the facts that matter to you most—take our survey.
Cory Atkins (Missouri)
Do you have a photo that could go here? Click here to submit it for this profile!
2026
Cory Atkins is a judge for Division 17 of the Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court. Atkins' current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Atkins ran for re-election for the Division 17 judge of the Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court. Atkins won in the retention election on November 3, 2020.
Atkins was appointed to the court by Gov. Mike Parson (R) on September 26, 2019.[1]
Education
Atkins received a bachelor's degree from Rockhurst University and a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.[1]
Career
Prior to his appointment to the 16th Judicial Circuit court, Atkins was an Associate Circuit Judge in Jackson County.[1]
Elections
2020
Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court Division 17, Atkins's seat
Cory Atkins was retained to Division 17 of the Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court on November 3, 2020 with 66.3% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
66.3
|
188,770 | ||
No |
33.7
|
95,801 | |||
Total Votes |
284,571 | ||||
|
|
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cory Atkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
- Courts in Missouri
- Missouri Circuit Courts
- Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- Judicial selection in Missouri
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri
State courts:
Missouri Supreme Court • Missouri Court of Appeals • Missouri Circuit Courts • Missouri Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Missouri • Missouri judicial elections • Judicial selection in Missouri
