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Gadson Perry
Gadson Perry (also known as Will) was a judge for Part I of the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court in Tennessee. He assumed office on June 11, 2021. He left office on September 1, 2022.
Perry ran for re-election for the Part I judge of the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court in Tennessee. He lost in the general election on August 4, 2022.
He was appointed to the court on June 11, 2021, by Bill Lee to replace Walter L. Evans.[1]
Biography
Education
Perry earned his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and his J.D. from the University of Tennessee School of Law.[1]
Career
Prior to his appointment to the bench, Perry was a partner at Butler Snow LLP. He previously served as a law clerk for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Shelby County, Tennessee (2022)
General election
General election for 30th Judicial District Chancery Court Part I
Melanie Taylor Jefferson defeated incumbent Gadson Perry in the general election for 30th Judicial District Chancery Court Part I on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Melanie Taylor Jefferson (Nonpartisan) | 58.1 | 65,909 | |
| Gadson Perry (Nonpartisan) | 41.9 | 47,445 | ||
| Total votes: 113,354 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee
State courts:
Tennessee Supreme Court • Tennessee Court of Appeals • Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals • Tennessee Circuit Court • Tennessee Chancery Courts • Tennessee Criminal Court • Tennessee Probate Court • Tennessee General Sessions Court • Tennessee Juvenile Court • Tennessee Municipal Court
State resources:
Courts in Tennessee • Tennessee judicial elections • Judicial selection in Tennessee
