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Gene Barton
Gene Barton ran for the 3rd District's 1st seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He was defeated by incumbent Justice Ann Lamar.
Education
Barton received his B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in political science and English from the University of Mississippi in 1975. He received his Juris Doctor from the same institution in 1977.
Career
Barton was elected City Alderman in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1985. As a trial lawyer and appellate lawyer, he has been admitted to practice in all Mississippi Courts. This includes Justice Courts, Chancery Courts, Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Mississippi, Federal Courts, Northern District of Mississippi, Southern District of Mississippi, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. He has represented both prosecution and defense. He is a member of the Mississippi Prosecutor's Association. Barton is presently both the City Attorney and City Prosecutor for the City of Okolona, MS. He has been a public defender for 10 years and a lawyer for 30.
Elections
2008 election
On November 4, incumbent Justice Ann Lamar defeated challenger Gene Barton.[1]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Election % |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ann Lamar  |
Yes | District 3, Position 1 | 61.8% | |
| Gene Barton | No | District 3, Position 1 | 38.1% |
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Mississippi, Southern District of Mississippi • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Mississippi, Southern District of Mississippi
State courts:
Mississippi Supreme Court • Mississippi Court of Appeals • Mississippi circuit courts • Mississippi Chancery Court • Mississippi county courts • Mississippi justice courts • Mississippi youth courts • Mississippi Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Mississippi • Mississippi judicial elections • Judicial selection in Mississippi
