John A. Behnke
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John A. Behnke is a judge for the Superior Court of Mendocino County in California. He was appointed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2005 to succeed Henry K. Nelson.[1][2] He filed for re-election in 2014, but due to facing no opposition, was automatically elected to a new term that expires in 2021.[3]
Elections
2014
See also: California judicial elections, 2014
Behnke ran for re-election to the Mendocino County Superior Court.
As an unopposed incumbent, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
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Education
Behnke received a bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.[2]
Career
- 2005-2015: Judge, Superior Court of Mendocino County
- 1983-2005: Attorney, Carter, Behnke, Oglesby and Bacik
- 1981-1983: Attorney, Gaustad & Behnke
- 1977-1981: Deputy district attorney, Mendocino County District Attorney's Office[2]
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Footnotes
- ↑ California Courts, "Trial Courts Roster," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Metropolitan News-Enterprise, "Schwarzenegger Appoints Three to Superior Court Judgeships," September 9, 2005
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mendocino County California, "Candidate list for June 3, 2014 primary election," accessed March 25, 2014
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