James M. Fraley
James M. Fraley was a 2016 candidate for the Fayette County Circuit Court in Indiana. He lost the primary that took place on May 3, 2016.
Previously, Fraley was a 2014 candidate for the Fayette County Superior Court in Indiana.[1]
Elections
2016
Incumbent Beth Ann Butsch defeated James M. Fraley in the Democratic primary for the Indiana 73rd Circuit Court in Fayette County.[2]
| 73rd Circuit Court, Fayette County, Democratic primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Beth Ann Butsch Incumbent |
61.37% | 1,295 | |
| Democratic | James M. Fraley | 38.63% | 815 | |
| Total Votes | 2,110 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division, "Election Results: Indiana Primary Election," May 3, 2016 | ||||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
2014
See also: Indiana judicial elections, 2014
Fraley ran for election to the Fayette County Superior Court.
Primary: He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 41.8 percent of the vote. He competed against Paul L. Freed.
[1][3]
Education
Fraley earned his graduate degrees from Purdue University and his J.D. from Valparaiso University[4]
Career
In 2005, Fraley and his wife Nicole opened a law office in Connersville, Indiana.[4]
Awards and associations
- Member, St. Gabriel Catholic Church
- Member, Knights of Columbus,
- Member, Fayette County Bar Association
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors of The Link, an organization dedicated to promoting youth and adult education in Fayette County
- Coach, Jack's Babe Ruth baseball team[4]
See also
External links
- Indiana Election Division, "2014 Primary Election Candidates"
- Facebook, "Fraley for Judge"
- James Fraley for Judge
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana Election Division, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," May 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana.gov, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Candidates," accessed February 17, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Indiana Primary Election," May 6, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fraley for Judge, "About James," accessed July 3, 2014
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
