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Judy Mulder
Judy Mulder is a judge of the Michigan 58th District Court. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Mulder ran for re-election for judge of the Michigan 58th District Court. She won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
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.[1] Judy Mulder defeated Vernon D. Helder in the 58th District general election .[2]
| 58th District, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Judy Mulder |
53.34% | 55,836 |
| Vernon D. Helder | 46.66% | 48,844 |
| Total Votes | 104,680 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
| 58th District, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Vernon D. Helder |
39.04% | 13,537 |
| Judy Mulder |
36.24% | 12,568 |
| Craig Jenison | 24.72% | 8,571 |
| Total Votes | 34,676 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Michigan District Courts are each elected to six-year terms.[3] The elections for this court are nonpartisan contested elections. To serve on this court, a judge must be a qualified elector of the district, licensed to practice law in the state, under the age of 70, and have five years of experience practicing law.
See also
External links
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
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