Delicia Coleman Morson
Delicia Coleman Morson ran for election for judge of the Michigan 3rd Circuit Court. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Coleman Morson was born in 1966. She received a bachelor's degree in society and justice from the University of Washington and a J.D. from the University of Detroit Law School. Her professional experience includes working in general practice for over 20 years and serving as the assistant city attorney for the City of Ecorse.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Hathaway (Nonpartisan) | 20.9 | 231,521 | |
| ✔ |  | Regina Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 20.0 | 221,721 |
| ✔ | Tracy Green (Nonpartisan) | 19.0 | 209,638 | |
| John Cahalan (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 188,366 | ||
| Suzette Samuels (Nonpartisan) | 12.6 | 139,597 | ||
 | Delicia Coleman Morson (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 103,501 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 11,828 | ||
| Total votes: 1,106,172 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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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] The following candidates ran in the 3rd Circuit primary election (4 open seats).[3]
| 3rd Circuit, 4 open seats, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Wanda Evans |
9.55% | 46,406 |
| Thomas Hathaway |
9.08% | 44,086 |
| Melissa Cox |
7.89% | 38,310 |
| Brian L. Morrow |
5.65% | 27,465 |
| Kelly Ann Ramsey |
5.59% | 27,154 |
| Robert Ficano |
5.15% | 25,040 |
| Matthew Evans |
5.10% | 24,782 |
| Regina Thomas |
5.01% | 24,332 |
| Tracy Green | 4.79% | 23,284 |
| Felicia Courtright | 4.65% | 22,570 |
| Kenneth J. King | 4.64% | 22,516 |
| Suzette Samuels | 4.60% | 22,339 |
| Isaac Robinson | 4.26% | 20,689 |
| Karyn Macdonald | 3.66% | 17,758 |
| Michelle Letourneau-McAvoy | 3.52% | 17,109 |
| James Humphries | 3.29% | 15,978 |
| Esther Lynise Bryant-Weekes | 3.18% | 15,471 |
| Delicia Coleman | 3.18% | 15,443 |
| Ron Robinson | 2.57% | 12,498 |
| Rebekah Coleman | 2.51% | 12,209 |
| Michael Woodyard | 2.13% | 10,342 |
| Total Votes | 485,781 | |
| 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.[4] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[5]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[4]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[4]
- 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.
Campaign themes
2016
Coleman participated in Ballotpedia's 2016 survey of local judicial candidates. The following sections display her responses to the survey questions. When asked what non-judicial legal experience qualifies her to be a judge, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Participating in various activities and organizations have given me insight into the importance of impartiality, exercising reason and civility when others are not, Compromise to achieve goals, Integrity and determination to effectuate change.[1][6] | ” |
When asked why she was running for this particular court seat, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | I want to make a difference on the bench. I feel judges have forgot they are public servants, who are obligated to be fair and impartial. I am deeply concerned with the apathy and disregard of justice. That I will uphold the constitution and not be afraid to make decisions that may be unpopular and treat everyone equally and fairly.[1][6] | ” |
When asked to identify one judge, past or present, who she admires, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Honorable Judge Deborah Thomas and Judge James Callahan[1][6] | ” |
When asked about her primary concern regarding today's judicial system in her state, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | The legislation and apathy from the bench. The disrespect and disregard of the judicial process[1][6] | ” |
See also
- Courts in Michigan
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
- Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2018)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Ballotpedia's local judicial candidate survey, 2016, "Delicia Coleman's Responses," May 16, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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
