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Michael Muldrew
Michael Muldrew is a judge for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit of the 1st Superior Court District in Georgia. He won election to the seat in the nonpartisan runoff election on June 26, 2016. Muldrew replaced John R. Turner, who did not seek re-election.
Biography
Muldrew graduated from Statesboro High School in 1984. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science (1987) and a J.D. (1990) from the University of Georgia. Before becoming a judge, Muldrew was an assistant district attorney for the Ogeechee Circuit for 20 years.[1]
Elections
2016
Georgia held elections for local judicial offices—some of which are partisan, others of which are nonpartisan—in 2016. On May 24, 2016, regions across the state held primaries for the partisan races and general elections for the nonpartisan races. Runoff races for both the partisan primaries and the nonpartisan general elections were held on July 26, 2016. The general election for partisan races took place on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was March 11, 2016.[2]
Runoff election
Michael Muldrew defeated Martha Hall in the runoff election for one of 14 seats up for election on the 1st District of the Georgia Superior Court.
| Georgia Superior Court, 1st District Ogeechee Circuit (Turner seat) Runoff Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Muldrew |
61.06% | 5,573 |
| Martha Hall | 38.94% | 3,554 |
| Total Votes | 9,127 | |
| Source: Georgia Election Results, "General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election Runoff July 26, 2016," August 4, 2016 | ||
General election
Michael Muldrew and Martha Hall defeated Claude M. Kicklighter Jr. in the general election for one of 14 seats up for election on the 1st District of the Georgia Superior Court.
| Georgia Superior Court, 1st District Ogeechee Circuit (Turner seat), 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Michael Muldrew |
40.98% | 6,595 |
| Martha Hall |
39.25% | 6,317 |
| Claude M. Kicklighter Jr. | 19.77% | 3,181 |
| Total Votes | 16,093 | |
| Source: Georgia Election Results, "General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election May 24, 2016," June 10, 2016 | ||
Selection method
There are 202 judges on the Georgia Superior Courts, each chosen by the people in nonpartisan elections to serve a four-year term.
The process for selecting a chief judge and that chief judge's term varies by circuit.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:
- a state resident for three years;
- a resident of the circuit he or she is representing;
- admitted to practice law for at least seven years; and
- at least 30 years old.
Campaign themes
2016
Muldrew stated on his campaign website:
| “ | As a prosecuting attorney, Michael has been tested and proven effective in dealing with the most serious cases before the court. He strives to treat all people, including victims, witnesses, defendants and their attorneys, with the respect they deserve. Michael believes the lives of ALL citizens should be enhanced by the courts.
No other position in the legal system prepares one better to be an effective judge than being a prosecutor. Only the prosecutor is charged with seeking JUSTICE above all else. A good prosecutor wears many hats when reviewing a case for prosecution: prosecutor, judge, jury, and even defense attorney. The only way to see that justice and fairness is achieved is to look at a case from ALL perspectives. As Superior Court Judge, Michael Muldrew will work tirelessly to ensure that the Superior Court serves those who come before it fairly, efficiently and professionally. He will always seek justice, understanding that true justice comes with a measure of mercy and make decisions based on facts and law, not the personalities before him. As judge, Michael will use 25 years of experience fighting for victims and their families to make sure the concerns of all the parties are addressed.[4] |
” |
| —Michael Muldrew (2016)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michael Muldrew for Superior Court Judge, "About Michael," accessed June 6, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Current and Past Election Results," accessed July 30, 2017
- ↑ American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Georgia; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia
State courts:
Georgia Supreme Court • Georgia Court of Appeals • Georgia Superior Courts • Georgia State Courts • Georgia Business Court • Georgia Tax Court • Georgia Juvenile Courts • Georgia Probate Courts • Georgia Magistrate Courts • Georgia Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Georgia • Georgia judicial elections • Judicial selection in Georgia
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