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Curt Benson
Curt Benson is a former candidate for the 17th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] Benson was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
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] Joe Rossi defeated Curt Benson in the 17th Circuit general election.[1]
| 17th Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joe Rossi |
52.53% | 112,795 |
| Curt Benson | 47.47% | 101,944 |
| Total Votes | 214,739 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
| 17th Circuit, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Curt Benson |
39.40% | 18,935 |
| Joe Rossi |
35.32% | 16,974 |
| Thomas Murray Jr. | 25.28% | 12,147 |
| Total Votes | 48,056 | |
| 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.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
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