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Edward Kuczynski
Edward Kuczynski was a 2016 candidate for the Fourth Circuit Court in Maryland.[1] He was defeated in the primary election on April 26, 2016.
Elections
2016
Maryland held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on April 26, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 3, 2016.[2] Incumbent Viki Marie Pauler defeated Edward Kuczynski in the Maryland 4th Circuit Court primary election for Washington County.[1]
| Maryland 4th Circuit Court (Washington County), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Viki Marie Pauler Incumbent |
65.98% | 7,617 |
| Edward Kuczynski | 34.02% | 3,927 |
| Total Votes | 11,544 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for Judge of the Circuit Court," May 31, 2016 | ||
| Maryland 4th Circuit Court (Washington County), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Viki Marie Pauler Incumbent |
58.12% | 10,279 |
| Edward Kuczynski | 41.88% | 7,407 |
| Total Votes | 17,686 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for Judge of the Circuit Court," May 31, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Assisted appointment
The 152 judges of the eight Maryland circuits are chosen by the governor with help from a nominating commission. The judges of this court do not need to be confirmed by the Maryland State Senate.[3][4]
Circuit judges serve for one year, after which they must run in nonpartisan elections if they wish to continue serving.[5] If re-elected, they serve for 15 years.[3][4]
The chief judge of each circuit court is chosen by seniority.[3]
Qualifications
To join either of these courts, a judge must be:[3]
- a U.S. and state citizen;
- a registered state voter;
- a state resident for at least five years;
- a circuit resident for at least six months;
- a state bar member;
- at least 30 years old; and
- under the age of 70 (retirement at 70 is mandatory).
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maryland State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Listing: Judge of the Circuit Court," February 4, 2016
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Election Dates," accessed February 4, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Maryland," archived October 27, 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 American Judicature Society, "Judicial Selection in the States: Maryland; Overview," archived October 26, 2010
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Judicial Elections," accessed January 19, 2015
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Appellate Court of Maryland • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland
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