Maine judicial elections, 2012
The Maine judicial elections in 2012 consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012 and a retention election on November 6, 2012. Only the 16 judges of the Maine Probate Courts are elected in partisan elections. These courts fall under the jurisdiction of the counties, not the state court system.[1][2]
As specified in the Maine Constitution, newly elected judges for the probate court begin serving their term in January of the year after they are elected. They serve a term of four years, which expires on December 31.[3][4]
In all Maine's other courts, judges are nominated by the governor and confirmed by the senate.
Probate Court
Five probate justices ran unopposed for re-election. They were:
- Aroostook County, James P. Dunleavy
- Lincoln County, Thomas A. Berry
- Oxford County, Dana C. Hanley
- Piscataquis County, James R. Austin
- Sagadahoc County, John W. Voorhees
- Somerset County, John Alsop
There were 3 contested races:
| Court | Candidates | Details | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Probate Courts, Androscoggin County | (D): Joshua Klein-Golden and Michael L. Dubois | Robert L. Couturier passed away on June 5, 2011, leaving the seat vacant. | Dubois won the general election with 48.08% of the vote.[2] |
| Maine Probate Courts, Waldo County | (D): Susan W. Longley and (R): Randolph A. Mailloux | Longley was up for re-election. Longley previously beat Mailloux, who held the position between 1997 and 2004. | Longley elected with 52.68% of the vote.[2] |
| Maine Probate Courts, York County | (I): Robert M.A. Nadeau and (D): Donna Bailey | Nadeau was up for re-election. | Nadeau elected with 45.80% of the vote.[2] |
See also
External links
- Upcoming Elections
- Governmental Ethics and Election Practices in Maine
- Election Results
- American Judicature Society, "Judicial Selection in the States: Maine," archived January 11, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Maine Judicial Branch, Part II: County Courts
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions, "November 6, 2012, General Tabulations, Judge of Probate," January 20, 2014
- ↑ Maine Revised Statutes, "Title 4 Judiciary, Chapter 7 Probate Court, Subchapter 3 Judges, §301. Terms; vacancies; salary," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Piscataquis County, Maine, "Probate Court," accessed January 20, 2014
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Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maine • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maine
State courts:
Maine Supreme Judicial Court • Maine Superior Court • Maine Business and Consumer Court • Maine District Courts • Maine Family Division • Maine Juvenile Court • Maine Probate Courts • Maine Small Claims Court • Maine Treatment Court
State resources:
Courts in Maine • Maine judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maine
