Megan Lake Thornton
Megan Lake Thornton was the chief regional district court judge for the 22nd District Court, which presides over Fayette County in Kentucky.[1] She began serving in 1998 and was re-elected by voters in 2010 and 2014.[2][3][4][5] Thornton did not file for re-election in 2018.
Elections
2014
See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2014
Thornton ran for re-election to the 22nd District Court.
General: She was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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2010
- See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2010
Thornton was elected to the 22nd District Court. She defeated challenger Mike Sanner with 70.79 percent of the vote on November 2, 2010.[6][3]
Education
Thornton earned a B.A. in government and economics from Western Kentucky University, going on to receive her J.D. from the University of Kentucky.[2]
Career
- 1998-2019: Judge, Kentucky District Court 22
- 1992-1997: Domestic relations commissioner for Judges Overstreet, Noble and Paisley
- 1984-1986: Assistant county attorney, Fayette County[2]
Prior to serving as assistant county attorney, Thornton worked as an attorney with the law firm of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland.[2]
See also
External links
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "District Court Overview"
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "Judicial Directory"
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Court of Justice, "Kentucky District Court Judges Address List," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 KyJudges2006, "Megan Lake Thompson Profile," accessed October 18, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Kentucky Constitution, Judicial Department, Section 119," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 Primary Election: District Judge," accessed February 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," July 14, 2010
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
