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Daniel Moulton
Daniel Moulton was a candidate for the Position 16 seat on the Third Judicial District in Minnesota. He was defeated in the primary election on August 9, 2016.
Biography
Moulton was born on December 6, 1951, in Rochester, Minn. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Cloud State College and a J.D. from Hamline University Law School. Moulton is an attorney.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Moulton participated in Ballotpedia's 2016 survey of local judicial candidates. The following sections display his responses to the survey questions. When asked what non-judicial legal experience qualifies him to be a judge, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | I have been involved in busines. I have also been a clerk for the judges noted and have clerked for the Minneapolis City Attorney's office. I feel that I have good common sense that is needed as a judge.[1][2] | ” |
When asked why he was running for this particular court seat, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | I feel that there is a need for a change.[1][2] | ” |
When asked to identify one judge, past or present, who he admires, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Judge Daniel F Foley[1][2] | ” |
When asked about his primary concern regarding today's judicial system in his state, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | I am concerned about the selection process for appointing judges. There is no comprehensive method to chose candidates who have extensive experience in the practice of law.[1][2] | ” |
Elections
2016
Minnesota held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 9, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 31, 2016.[3] Incumbent Carmaine Sturino and Timothy Guth defeated Daniel Moulton in the Minnesota 3rd District, Position 16 primary election.[4]
| Minnesota 3rd District, Position 16, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Carmaine Sturino Incumbent |
55.56% | 10,346 |
| Timothy Guth |
25.52% | 4,753 |
| Daniel Moulton | 18.92% | 3,523 |
| Total Votes | 18,622 | |
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Primary Unofficial Results: Judicial," August 9, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Minnesota District Courts are all chosen in nonpartisan elections to serve six-year terms. Candidates compete in primaries, from which the top two contestants advance to the general election. Sitting judges must run for re-election if they wish to serve additional terms. While party affiliation is not designated on the ballot, incumbency is. Sitting judges who reach the age of 70 while in office are allowed to serve until the last day of their birthday month.[5]
The chief judge of each district court is selected by peer vote for a two-year term.[5]
Judges of all courts are required to be "learned in the law" and under 70 years old.[5][6]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Ballotpedia's local judicial candidate survey, 2016, "Daniel Moulton's Responses," July 13, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2016 State General Election Candidate Filings: Judicial Offices," accessed June 1, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Minnesota," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Office of the Revisor of Statutes, "2006 Minnesota Statutes," accessed July 30, 2014
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Minnesota
State courts:
Minnesota Supreme Court • Minnesota Court of Appeals • Minnesota District Courts • Minnesota Problem-Solving Courts • Minnesota Tax Court • Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
State resources:
Courts in Minnesota • Minnesota judicial elections • Judicial selection in Minnesota
