John Economopoulos
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John Economopoulos is a judge for the 47th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] He was elected in the general election on November 8, 2016. He was a candidate for the 94th District Court in 2014.[2]
Education
Economopoulus received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the Thomas Cooley Law School.[3]
Career
Economopoulos owns a private practice and was previously a partner at the law firm of Viau & Chapekis, P.C.[3]
Elections
2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[4] John Economopoulos ran unopposed in the 47th Circuit general election.[1]
| 47th Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 John Economopoulos | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Economopoulos ran for election to the 94th District Court.
Primary: He was successful in the primary on August 5, 2014, receiving 34.14 percent of the vote. He competed against Trenton M. Stupak and Steve Parks.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 48.3 percent of the vote. He competed against Steve Parks.
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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.[6] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[7]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[6]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[6]
- 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.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Elect John Economopoulos District Court Judge campaign website, "About," archived September 26, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Primary unofficial results: 94th District Judge," August 5, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
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
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