J. Wade Padgett
J. Wade Padgett is a judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals. He assumed office on April 3, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Padgett is running for re-election for judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals. He is on the ballot in the general election on May 19, 2026.[source]
Education
Padgett received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and his J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law.[1][2]
Career
- 2024-present: Judge, Georgia Court of Appeals
- 2018-2024: Judge, 10th Superior Court District of Georgia
- 2009-2018: Judge, Augusta Circuit
- 2004-2009: Chief magistrate, Columbia County[1]
- 1995-2004: Associate magistrate, Columbia County
- 1995-2004: Attorney, J. Wade Padgett, P.C.
- 1993-1995: Attorney, O. Franklin Askin, Jr., P.C.
- 1990-1993: Assistant district attorney, Augusta Circuit [2]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on May 19, 2026.
General election for Georgia Court of Appeals
Incumbent J. Wade Padgett (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Georgia Court of Appeals on May 19, 2026.
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2014
See also: Georgia judicial elections, 2014
Padgett ran for re-election to the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
General: He won without opposition in the general election on May 20, 2014.
2010
Padgett was re-elected to the Augusta Judicial Circuit after running unopposed.[3][4]
- Main article: Georgia judicial elections, 2010
Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Augusta.gov, "About: Judge Wade Padgett," accessed January 14, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Elect Wade Padgett, "Official campaign site," accessed January 14, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Non-Partisan Candidates on the November 2, 2010 General Elecion Ballot"
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Superior Court Judge Race Results"
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia
State courts:
Georgia Supreme Court • Georgia Court of Appeals • Georgia Superior Courts • Georgia State Courts • Georgia Business Court • Georgia Tax Court • Georgia Juvenile Courts • Georgia Probate Courts • Georgia Magistrate Courts • Georgia Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Georgia • Georgia judicial elections • Judicial selection in Georgia
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