John Cahalan
John Cahalan ran for election for judge of the Wayne County Probate Court in Michigan. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2022)
General election
General election for Wayne County Probate Court
Incumbent Michael McClory won election in the general election for Wayne County Probate Court on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael McClory (Nonpartisan) | 97.3 | 317,225 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.7 | 8,935 | ||
| Total votes: 326,160 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Cahalan (Nonpartisan)
2018
General election
General election for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Hathaway (Nonpartisan) | 20.9 | 231,521 | |
| ✔ |  | Regina Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 20.0 | 221,721 |
| ✔ | Tracy Green (Nonpartisan) | 19.0 | 209,638 | |
| John Cahalan (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 188,366 | ||
| Suzette Samuels (Nonpartisan) | 12.6 | 139,597 | ||
 | Delicia Coleman Morson (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 103,501 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 11,828 | ||
| Total votes: 1,106,172 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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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.[1] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[2]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[1]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[1]
- 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.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
