Eric DuBois
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2029
Eric DuBois is a judge of the Orange County Court in Florida. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.
DuBois won re-election for judge of the Orange County Court in Florida outright in the general election on November 8, 2022, after the primary and general election were canceled.
DuBois previously ran for the state's 9th Circuit Court in 2012.
Biography
DuBois received his B.A. in international studies from the University of South Florida. He received his J.D. from the Barry University School of Law in June of 2000. DuBois worked as the associate dean for administration at his law school alma mater for 11 years. He then became a partner of the law firm of Lapina & DuBois, P.A.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, Florida (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Eric DuBois (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
2016
General election
Eric DuBois defeated Michael Gibson in the Group 1 general election for the Orange County Court.
| Orange County Court, Group 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Eric DuBois |
52.76% | 206,693 |
| Michael Gibson | 47.24% | 185,037 |
| Total Votes | 391,730 | |
| Source: Orange County Supervisor of Elections, "Official Results - November 9, 2016," November 18, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Thirty-nine of Florida's 67 county courts had seats up for election in 2016. Of the 101 seats up for election, 68 saw only one candidate file for the election. The unopposed races were canceled and the sole candidates were automatically elected. Of the 33 opposed races, only 15 saw more than two candidates file. Candidates who received a majority of votes cast in the primary election on August 30, 2016, won the race and did not advance to the general election. Races where no candidate receives 50 percent plus one of the votes cast required a general election on November 8, 2016, between the top two primary vote recipients. Eric DuBois and Michael Gibson defeated Roger Scott in the Group 1 primary election for the Orange County Court.[2]
| Orange County Court, Group 1 Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Eric DuBois |
47.02% | 52,272 |
| Michael Gibson |
32.58% | 36,225 |
| Roger Scott | 20.40% | 22,675 |
| Total Votes | 111,172 | |
| Source: Orange County Supervisor of Elections, "Official Results - August 30, 2016," October 8, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
Like the circuit courts, the Florida County Court selects its judges through nonpartisan elections. County judges serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seats.[3][4]
In the event of a midterm vacancy, the county courts employ the same assisted appointment method that the appellate courts use. Judges selected this way serve for at least one year, after which they must run for re-election.[5]
Qualifications
To serve on one of these courts, a judge must be:
- a qualified elector;
- a state resident;
- under the age of 75; and
- admitted to practice law in the state for five years prior to assuming the bench.
Note that this final requirement—that judges be qualified to practice law in the state for at least five years—is the one piece that breaks from the qualifications of Florida appellate judges, who need a minimum of 10 years. In counties of 40,000 people or fewer, this requirement is waived altogether.[3]
2012
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
DuBois ran for election in the primary on August 14, 2012, but was defeated by Leticia Marques and Joel Wilson after receiving 25.0 percent of the vote.[6][7][8]
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
There are 597 judges on the Florida Circuit Court, each elected via nonpartisan elections. They serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[9]
The chief judge is selected by peer vote and serves in that capacity for two years.
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[9]
- a qualified elector;
- a state resident;
- admitted to practice law in the state for five years; and
- under the age of 75 (retirement at 75 is mandatory).
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eric DuBois did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Bar: Eric H. DuBois candidate self-disclosure statement (dead link)
- ↑ Orange County Supervisor of Elections, "County Candidates for the 2016 Election," accessed July 5, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Florida; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Online Sunshine, "The Florida Constitution," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial selection: Florida," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Florida 2012 Unofficial Primary Election Results: Circuit Court Judge
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 Candidate Listing"
- ↑ Eric DuBois for Circuit Judge - campaign website: Vote
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial selection: Florida," archived October 2, 2014
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:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
