Donald Schutte
Donald Schutte is a former candidate for the Tenth Judicial District Court in New Mexico.[1] He was defeated in the primary election on June 7, 2016.
Schutte was previously a judge on the Tenth District Court, but was defeated by Albert Mitchell in 2008.
Elections
2016
New Mexico held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 8, 2016.[2] Incumbent Albert Mitchell defeated Donald Schutte in the New Mexico 10th District Court Republican primary for Division 1.[1]
| New Mexico 10th District Court (Division 1), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Albert Mitchell Incumbent |
53.60% | 692 |
| Donald Schutte | 46.40% | 599 |
| Total Votes | 1,291 | |
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election," July 15, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
The 84 judges of the New Mexico District Courts are selected in partisan elections to six-year terms. They must compete in yes-no retention elections if they wish to serve subsequent terms.[3]
The process of chief judge selection varies by district, as does the chief judge's term length.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must:[3]
- be the minimum age of 35;
- have at least six years legal practice;
- be a state resident for at least three years; and
- be a district resident.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Mexico • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Mexico
State courts:
New Mexico Supreme Court • New Mexico Court of Appeals • New Mexico District Courts • New Mexico Magistrate Court • New Mexico Municipal Courts • New Mexico Probate Courts • New Mexico Problem-Solving Courts • New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration Court • Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
State resources:
Courts in New Mexico • New Mexico judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Mexico
