Isaac Robinson
Isaac Robinson was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He held office until his death on March 29, 2020.[1]
Robinson ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Robinson was a candidate for the 3rd Circuit Court in Michigan. He was defeated in the primary election on August 2, 2016.
Robinson died on March 29, 2020 of a suspected coronavirus infection, according to his family.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Robinson was assigned to the following committees:
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee (decommissioned)
Elections
2018
General election
Isaac Robinson defeated Howard Weathington in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 4 on November 6, 2018.
MD Rabbi Alam and Andre Godwin ran as write-in candidates.
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 4
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Isaac Robinson (D) | 94.6 | 20,209 |
| Howard Weathington (R) | 5.4 | 1,159 | ||
| Total votes: 21,368 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 4 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 4
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Isaac Robinson | 21.2 | 2,381 |
| Saad Almasmari | 15.7 | 1,765 | ||
 | Michele Oberholtzer | 15.6 | 1,750 | |
| Rico Razo | 9.9 | 1,115 | ||
| Syed Rob | 8.5 | 953 | ||
 | Myya Jones | 7.8 | 877 | |
| Diane McMillan | 5.9 | 657 | ||
 | Jeffrey Nolish | 5.0 | 560 | |
| Matt Friedrichs | 2.9 | 324 | ||
| Christopher Collins | 2.6 | 297 | ||
 | Ernest Little | 2.1 | 236 | |
 | MD Rabbi Alam | 1.4 | 162 | |
| Derek Boston | 0.6 | 71 | ||
| Justin Jessop | 0.6 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 11,216 | |||
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Republican primary election
Howard Weathington advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 4 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 4
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Howard Weathington | 100.0 | 269 | |
| Total votes: 269 | |||
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2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[3] The following candidates ran in the 3rd Circuit primary election (4 open seats).[4]
| 3rd Circuit, 4 open seats, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Wanda Evans |
9.55% | 46,406 |
| Thomas Hathaway |
9.08% | 44,086 |
| Melissa Cox |
7.89% | 38,310 |
| Brian L. Morrow |
5.65% | 27,465 |
| Kelly Ann Ramsey |
5.59% | 27,154 |
| Robert Ficano |
5.15% | 25,040 |
| Matthew Evans |
5.10% | 24,782 |
| Regina Thomas |
5.01% | 24,332 |
| Tracy Green | 4.79% | 23,284 |
| Felicia Courtright | 4.65% | 22,570 |
| Kenneth J. King | 4.64% | 22,516 |
| Suzette Samuels | 4.60% | 22,339 |
| Isaac Robinson | 4.26% | 20,689 |
| Karyn Macdonald | 3.66% | 17,758 |
| Michelle Letourneau-McAvoy | 3.52% | 17,109 |
| James Humphries | 3.29% | 15,978 |
| Esther Lynise Bryant-Weekes | 3.18% | 15,471 |
| Delicia Coleman | 3.18% | 15,443 |
| Ron Robinson | 2.57% | 12,498 |
| Rebekah Coleman | 2.51% | 12,209 |
| Michael Woodyard | 2.13% | 10,342 |
| Total Votes | 485,781 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[5] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[6]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[5]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[5]
- be a qualified elector of his or her district;
- be licensed to practice law in the state;
- have at least five years of law practice experience; and
- be under the age of 70.
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Courts in Michigan
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ MLive, "Michigan state Rep. Isaac Robinson dies," March 29, 2020
- ↑ Click on Detroit, "Michigan state Rep. Isaac Robinson dies; Family suspects COVID-19," March 30, 2020
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rose Mary Robinson (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 4 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Abraham Aiyash (D) |
