Larry R. Blanton
Larry R. Blanton is a former circuit court judge in Orange County, Indiana.[1] He was first appointed to the bench in 1997 to fill a vacancy. Blanton ran for re-election in the general election on November 8, 2016, but was defeated.
Biography
Blanton received an undergraduate degree from Campbellsville University, an M.P.A. from Western Kentucky University, and a J.D. from the University of Louisville.[2][3][4]
Prior to his judicial appointment, Blanton worked from 1969 to 1974 as a teacher and coach at Mitchell Junior High School. He left the school for a management role in the clock division of Cornwell Co., Paoli.[3]
Elections
2016
Indiana held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 3, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 5, 2016. Steven Owen (R) defeated incumbent Larry R. Blanton (D) in the general election for the Indiana 87th Circuit Court in Madison County.[5]
| 87th Circuit Court, Orange County, General election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steven Owen |
50.42% | 4,175 | |
| Democratic | Larry R. Blanton Incumbent | 49.58% | 4,105 | |
| Total Votes | 8,280 | |||
| Source: Indiana Secretary of State, "Unofficial election results," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||||
Incumbent Larry R. Blanton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for the Indiana 87th Circuit Court in Orange County.[5]
| 87th Circuit Court, Orange County, Democratic primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Larry R. Blanton Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 1,127 | |
| Total Votes | 1,127 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division, "Election Results: Indiana Primary Election," May 3, 2016 | ||||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
2010
- Main article: Indiana judicial elections, 2010
Blanton was re-elected to the 87th Circuit Court of Orange County of the Indiana Circuit Courts in 2010. He received 100% of the vote.[6]
2004
In 2004, Blanton ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election. He received 100% of the vote.[7]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ courts.IN.gov, "Orange County Courts and Clerk," accessed June 11, 2013
- ↑ Campbellsville University, "Advancement Board presents award to Larry Blanton; raises $27,000 for scholarships," May 24, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Times-Mail, "Orange County judge," October 14, 1998
- ↑ Martindale, "Judge Profile: Larry R. Blanton," accessed June 11, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indiana.gov, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidates," accessed February 17, 2016 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "list" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Indiana Courts, "Primary Election Results," 2010
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2004 Indiana Election Results," accessed June 11, 2013
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
