Michael Bellamy
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Michael Bellamy is a Democratic judge of the 26th Circuit Court in Alabama, serving Russell County. He was appointed by Gov. Robert J. Bentley (R) on December 1, 2013, to replace retiring judge George R. Greene. Bellamy won election to a full six-year term in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Prior to his elevation to the circuit court, Bellamy was a Russell County District Court judge from 1998 to 2013. He was appointed to that position by Gov. Fob James (R). From 1984 to 1998, he was a municipal court judge.[1]
Biography
Bellamy received his B.S. from Tuskegee University and his J.D. from Southern University. He was admitted to practice law in Alabama in 1979.[2]
Elections
2016
Alabama held general elections for local judicial offices in 2016. A primary election took place on March 1, 2016, with a primary runoff on April 12, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016.
Incumbent Michael Bellamy ran unopposed in the general election for the Alabama 26th Judicial Circuit.[3]
| Alabama 26th Judicial Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Michael Bellamy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Alabama Votes, "2016 Unofficial General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016 | ||
2012
Prior to being appointed to the Circuit Court, Bellamy was a district judge in Russell County. He was re-elected to the district judgeship in 2012 after running unopposed.[4][5]
See also
- Alabama 20th Judicial Circuit
- Russell County District Court, Alabama
- Alabama local trial court judicial elections, 2016
- Alabama judicial elections, 2012 - District Courts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ledger Inquirer, "Michael Bellamy appointed Russell circuit judge; Buster Landreau gets district judgeship," by Chuck Williams, November 19, 2013
- ↑ Martaindale Lawyer Profile
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "2016 Election Information," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Certified 2012 General Election Results," February 21, 2013
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Democratic Primary Candidates," January 20, 2012
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama District Courts • Alabama Juvenile Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts • Alabama Small Claims Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
