Douglas Wallace
Douglas A. Wallace was a judge on the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. He was appointed by Republican Governor Jeb Bush and joined the court on June 9, 2003.[1] He retired from the court in 2017.[2]
Judge Wallace was retained by voters on November 2, 2004, on November 2, 2010, and again on November 8, 2016, for a term that would have expired on January 2, 2023.[3][4]
Education
Wallace earned his B.A. from Princeton University in 1969 and received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1972.[1]
Career
Wallace practiced law with his father in Bradenton from 1972 to 1974. He continued as a sole practitioner until his appointment to the court of appeal in 2003. From 1975 to 1978, he worked part-time in the appellate divisions of the 12th and 10th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Offices.[1]
Elections
2016
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2016
Judge Wallace filed to stand for retention in 2016.[5]
In a retention election, voters respond "yes" or "no" when asked if a judge whose term is ending should remain on the court for another term. In most states, judges must receive more than 50 percent "yes" votes to win another term.
Election results
November 8 general election
Douglas Wallace was retained in the Florida Second District Court of Appeal, Wallace's Seat election with 69.92% of the vote.
| Florida Second District Court of Appeal, Wallace's Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Douglas Wallace | 69.92% | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections Official Results | ||
2010
Wallace was retained to the appellate court on November 2, 2010, with 65.87 percent of voters in favor.[4][6]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Florida Second District Court of Appeal, "Judge Douglas A. Wallace," accessed December 1, 2016
- ↑ Bradenton Herald, "Local judge retires after 14 years on appellate court bench," September 27, 2017
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2004 General Election Results"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Division of Elections, "Florida 2010 Unofficial Election Results:Wallace"
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, "Download Candidate List," list accessed May 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2010 Candidate List"
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
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State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
