Ellie Kerstetter
Ellie Kerstetter was a judge of the Jefferson County Family Court 3rd Division in Kentucky. She assumed office on January 30, 2020. She left office on January 4, 2021.
Kerstetter ran in a special election for judge of the Jefferson County Family Court 3rd Division in Kentucky. She lost in the special general election on November 3, 2020.
Kerstetter was appointed to the Jefferson County Family Court 3rd Division by Gov. Andy Beshear (D), on January 10, 2020.[1]
Biography
Kerstetter's professional experience includes practicing law. She also worked as a businesswoman for over 20 years.[2] Kerstetter is a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.[3]
Elections
2020
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2020)
General election
Special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 3rd Division
Lori Goodwin defeated incumbent Ellie Kerstetter and Daren Neel in the special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 3rd Division on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lori Goodwin (Nonpartisan)  | 50.5 | 137,035 |
 | Ellie Kerstetter (Nonpartisan) | 26.1 | 70,880 | |
 | Daren Neel (Nonpartisan) | 23.3 | 63,309 | |
| Total votes: 271,224 | |||
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2010
- See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2010
Kerstetter was defeated by candidate Deana McDonald on November 2, 2010.[4]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ellie Kerstetter did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2010
In a statement to the Courier-Journal, Kerstetter touted her qualifications, stating, "I am the most qualified because having practiced in all divisions of district court for many years, I am familiar with the laws, experienced with its practices and procedures, and understand its challenges. And having represented clients from all walks of life, cultures, races, and beliefs, I will be able to communicate and deal with everyone who comes before my court."[5]
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The judges of the Kentucky District Courts are elected in nonpartisan elections. They serve four-year terms and must run for re-election if they wish to serve again.[6][7]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[6]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a resident of the represented district for at least two years; and
- licensed to practice law for at least two years.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Andy Beshear, Governor, "Executive order," accessed July 7, 2020
- ↑ Elect Ellie.com Click on "Experience"
- ↑ Ellie Kerstetter, "About Ellie," accessed July 13, 2020
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedelection - ↑ Courier-Journal.com, Voter Guide: Kentucky District Court Judge District 30, Division 13
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Kentucky; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election Schedule," accessed July 22, 2014
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
