Karen E. Comery
Karen E. Comery was a 2015 candidate for the York County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania.[1] She also ran for the York County Court of Common Pleas in 2011.
Elections
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary.
| York County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kathleen Prendergast |
22.3% | 5,063 |
| Michael W. Flannelly |
17.7% | 4,019 |
| Neil A. Slenker | 14.5% | 3,292 |
| Karen E. Comery | 14.3% | 3,241 |
| Carl Anderson | 12.7% | 2,873 |
| Chris Menges | 10.8% | 2,447 |
| Tom Reilly | 7.8% | 1,764 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 22,699 | |
| Source: York County, Pennsylvania, "York County Primary May 2015," May 19, 2015 | ||
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary.
| York County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Michael W. Flannelly |
23.0% | 9,885 |
| Chris Menges |
20.1% | 8,615 |
| Neil A. Slenker | 18.8% | 8,061 |
| Tom Reilly | 13.2% | 5,647 |
| Kathleen Prendergast | 11.7% | 5,038 |
| Karen E. Comery | 9.2% | 3,929 |
| Carl Anderson | 4.1% | 1,738 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 42,913 | |
| Source: York County, Pennsylvania, "York County Primary May 2015," May 19, 2015 | ||
2011
Comery ran for an open seat on the York County Court of Common Pleas. She was defeated by Craig Trebilcock and Andrea Marceca Strong in both parties' primaries on May 17. She received 10.9 percent in the Democratic primary and 7.6 percent of the vote in the Republican primary. All candidates running for the seat were cross-endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties.[2]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
Campaign statements
Comery said that as a prosecutor she has a "relevant (court) experience and genuine results," having participated in more than 100 jury trials.[3]
She said she would be a judge who "sits back and acts as a referee and lets the attorneys do their jobs."[3]
Education
Comery earned an associate degree from Central Pennsylvania College, a bachelor's degree from York College of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Widener University School of Law.[4]
Career
Comery runs her own law practice. She is also an adjunct professor at Central Pennsylvania College. Comery previously worked at the York County District Attorney’s Office for 11 years. During her time there, she was an assistant district attorney, senior deputy prosecutor, primary legal advisor to the Drug Task Force and Quick Response Team, and chief deputy of Litigation.[4]
Awards and associations
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member, York County Bar Association
- Member, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73
- Member, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member, National Rifle Association
- Member, American Legion Auxiliary Post 605
- Board member, Central Penn Legal Advisory Board
- Board member, Police Heritage Museum Board
- Volunteer, Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program
- Volunteer mentor, York County Guardianship Program
- Yoga teaching assistant, Yoga for Life
- Member, Union Lutheran Church
- Former member, National District Attorneys Association
- Former member, Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association[4]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The York Dispatch, "Shrewsbury forum showcases candidates for Common Pleas judge," April 15, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Karen Comery for Judge, "About," accessed April 16, 2015
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
