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New Mexico 6th Judicial District Court
Tenure
Present officeholder
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2016

Appointed

October 21, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

New Mexico State University

Law

Texas Tech University School of Law

Personal
Profession
Attorney


Jarod Hofacket is a judge on the Sixth Judicial District Court in New Mexico. He was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez (R) on October 21, 2016, to succeed Judge Daniel Viramontes. Hofacket previously served on the court from July to December in 2012.[1] Hofacket ran unopposed for election on November 8, 2016.

Biography

Hofacket received a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice in New Mexico and Texas. He has also served on the boards of Deming and Luna County Cancer Support, the Workforce Development Board, and the Business Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico.[1]

Elections

2016

See also: New Mexico local trial court judicial elections, 2016

New Mexico held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 8, 2016.[2] Incumbent Jarod Hofacket ran unopposed in the New Mexico 6th District Court general election for Division 4.[3]

New Mexico 6th District Court (Division 4), General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jarod Hofacket Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016

Selection method

See also: Partisan election of judges

The 84 judges of the New Mexico District Courts are selected in partisan elections to six-year terms. They must compete in yes-no retention elections if they wish to serve subsequent terms.[4]

The process of chief judge selection varies by district, as does the chief judge's term length.[4]

Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must:[4]

  • be the minimum age of 35;
  • have at least six years legal practice;
  • be a state resident for at least three years; and
  • be a district resident.

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