David Braxton
David Braxton is a judge of the Wayne County Probate Court in Michigan. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Braxton ran for re-election for judge of the Wayne County Probate Court in Michigan. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Education
Braxton received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Detroit Law School.[1]
Career
Before his election to the Wayne County Probate Court, Braxton served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. He also previously worked as an attorney in private practice.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2020)
General election
General election for Wayne County Probate Court (3 seats)
Incumbent Judy A. Hartsfield, incumbent David Braxton, and incumbent Terrance Keith won election in the general election for Wayne County Probate Court on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Judy A. Hartsfield (Nonpartisan) | 35.4 | 357,158 | |
| ✔ | David Braxton (Nonpartisan) | 35.1 | 353,812 | |
| ✔ | Terrance Keith (Nonpartisan) | 29.5 | 298,188 | |
| Total votes: 1,009,158 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Braxton, incumbent Judy A. Hartsfield, and incumbent Terrance Keith advanced from the primary for Wayne County Probate Court.
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Braxton ran for election to the Wayne County Probate Court.
General: He defeated Rohn H. Mitchell in the general election on November 4, 2014, receiving 72.5 percent of the vote.
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2012
Braxton was one of three candidates competing for two seats on the 3rd Circuit Court in the general election on November 6, 2012. He was defeated in the election, winning 28.14 percent of the vote.[3][4]
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2012
Bar association ratings
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association rated candidates running for judicial office in 2012. Candidates were given one of five ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified, Not Qualified or No Rating.
Braxton was rated as Qualified.[5]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Braxton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vote for David Braxton 4 Wayne County Third Circuit Court Judge campaign website, "About David," accessed November 21, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results: 3rd Circuit Court," January 4, 2013
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, "Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee," accessed November 21, 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
