Ken Fisher
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Kenneth R. Fisher is a judge on the 7th Judicial District Supreme Court in Monroe County, New York. Fisher was appointed to the court in 1995 by Governor Pataki and was re-elected to it on November 3, 2009.[1][2][3]
Education
Fisher received his B.A. degree from Williams College in 1974 and his J.D. degree from Vermont Law School in 1977.[3]
Career
Fisher began his career in 1977 working in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant D.A. He left that office in 1984 and became a Deputy County Attorney in the Monroe County Law Department. From 1981 to 1986, he also served as Special Counsel for Steuben County. In 1988, he was appointed a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of New York. He was appointed to his current position as Supreme Court Justice on June 5, 1995 by Governor Pataki. He was also appointed Chief Administrative Judge to the New York State Commercial Division in 2005.[3][4]
2009 election
Four candidates competed for two seats.[5]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Party | Election % |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Renzi  |
No | 7th District | Republican, Conservative | 24.9% | |
| Ken Fisher |
Yes | 7th District | Republican, Independence, Conservative | 24.5% | |
| La Marr Jackson | No | 7th District | Democratic | 11.2% | |
| Paloma A. Capanna | No | 7th District | Democratic | 12% |
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