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Darrell Hall
Darrell Hall was a candidate for the 47th Circuit Court in Kentucky.[1] Hall was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Elections
2016
Kentucky held nonpartisan elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 17, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016.[2] Incumbent James Craft defeated Darrell Hall in the Kentucky 47th Circuit Court general election.[1]
| Kentucky 47th Circuit Court, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 James Craft Incumbent |
67.13% | 5,802 |
| Darrell Hall | 32.87% | 2,841 |
| Total Votes | 8,643 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Unofficial Results," November 8, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Kentucky Circuit Courts are elected to eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections. They must run for re-election if they wish to serve subsequent terms.[3]
The chief judge is selected by his or her peers and serves a two-year term.[3]
Qualifications
In order to serve on this court, a judge must be:[3]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a resident of the represented district for at least two years; and
- licensed to practice law for at least eight years.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
