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Linda Murray (New York)
Linda Murray was a candidate for the 9th Judicial District Supreme Court in New York. Murray was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Elections
2017
New York held general elections for local judicial offices on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on September 12, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 13, 2017.[1]
Christi J. Acker (Democratic/Working Families) defeated Linda Murray (Republican/Conservative) in the 9th District Supreme Court general election.[2]
| 9th District Supreme Court, General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Working Families |  Christi J. Acker |
56.49% | 237,551 | |
| Republican/Conservative | Linda Murray | 43.46% | 182,767 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.05% | 214 | ||
| Total Votes | 420,532 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "Official Election Night Results," accessed December 18, 2017 | ||||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
The 324 justices of the New York Supreme Court are elected to 14-year terms in partisan elections. To appear on the ballot, candidates must be chosen at partisan nominating conventions. Sitting judges wishing to serve an additional term must run for re-election.[3]
The chief judge of the court of appeals appoints two chief administrative judges of the supreme court, one to supervise trial courts within New York City and one to supervise trial courts outside of the city.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must:[3]
- be a state resident;
- have had at least 10 years of in-state law practice;
- be at least 18 years old; and
- be under the age of 70 (retirement at 70 is mandatory).
See also
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