Kevin Blazs
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2031
Kevin Blazs is a judge of the Florida 4th Circuit Court. His current term ends on January 7, 2031.
Blazs won re-election for judge of the Florida 4th Circuit Court outright in the general election on November 5, 2024, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Blazs was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in June 2011 to replace the late Jefferson Morrow.[1][2]
Biography
Education
Blazs received his undergraduate and master's degrees from Liberty University, his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Master of Laws from the University of London.[1]
Career
Prior to his Circuit Court appointment, Blazs was a judge on the Duval County Court from 2006 to 2011. He's also worked in private practice (1990-2006), served as trial counsel for the U.S. Army Reserve (1992-2001), was a law professor in China (1989-1990) and served as assistant state attorney for the Duval County State Attorney's Office (1987-1989).[1][3]
In the press release of Blazs' appointment to the Circuit Court, Governor Scott said,
"Throughout his impressive 24-year legal career, Judge Blazs has defended, prosecuted and presided over both criminal and civil cases, providing him with a vast knowledge of the law and procedure. Equally impressive is the fact that Judge Blazs has continued to pursue advanced education during his time as a lawyer and judge – endeavors that are reflected in the wisdom of his rulings. I am confident that he will continue his record of judicial restraint and will evaluate every case that comes before him with integrity and objectivity."[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2024)
General election
The general election was canceled. Kevin Blazs (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blazs in this election.
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Kevin Blazs (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Selection method
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2012
Blazs was unopposed and automatically re-elected following the primary election on August 14, 2012.[4][5]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kevin Blazs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Office of the Florida Governor, Press Release: "Governor Scott Appoints Judge Kevin Blazs to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court," June 20, 2011
- ↑ Judicial selection in Florida
- ↑ Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, Duval County Judges
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 Candidate Listing"
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Kevin A. Blazs"
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
