Michael W. Flannelly
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Michael W. Flannelly is a judge for the York County Court of Common Pleas after being elected on November 3, 2015.[1]
Flannelly was a judge for the York County Court of Common Pleas in York County, Pennsylvania, from 2012 to 2013. He was nominated by Governor Tom Corbett (R) in June 2012 and was later confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate. Flannelly ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the York County Court of Common Pleas in November 2013.[2] He then returned to his former position as solicitor for York County.[3]
Elections
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Kathleen Prendergast faced Michael W. Flannelly and Chris Menges in the general election.
| York County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Republican |  Michael W. Flannelly |
44.5% | 44,751 | |
| Republican | Chris Menges |
30.9% | 30,998 | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Prendergast | 24.6% | 24,726 | |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 | ||
| Total Votes | 100,475 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial General Election Results," November 3, 2015 | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary.
| York County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Kathleen Prendergast |
22.3% | 5,063 |
| Michael W. Flannelly |
17.7% | 4,019 |
| Neil A. Slenker | 14.5% | 3,292 |
| Karen E. Comery | 14.3% | 3,241 |
| Carl Anderson | 12.7% | 2,873 |
| Chris Menges | 10.8% | 2,447 |
| Tom Reilly | 7.8% | 1,764 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 22,699 | |
| Source: York County, Pennsylvania, "York County Primary May 2015," May 19, 2015 | ||
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary.
| York County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Michael W. Flannelly |
23.0% | 9,885 |
| Chris Menges |
20.1% | 8,615 |
| Neil A. Slenker | 18.8% | 8,061 |
| Tom Reilly | 13.2% | 5,647 |
| Kathleen Prendergast | 11.7% | 5,038 |
| Karen E. Comery | 9.2% | 3,929 |
| Carl Anderson | 4.1% | 1,738 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 42,913 | |
| Source: York County, Pennsylvania, "York County Primary May 2015," May 19, 2015 | ||
2013
Flannelly ran for re-election to the York County Court of Common Pleas.
Primary: He received 55.9 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2013. He also cross-filed as a Republican, winning that primary with 43.79% of the vote.
General: He was defeated by former U.S. Rep. Todd Russell Platts in the general election on November 5, 2013, after receiving 25.67 percent of the vote.
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2013
2011
Flannelly ran for an open seat on the York County Court of Common Pleas. He was defeated by Craig Trebilcock and Andrea Marceca Strong in both parties' primaries on May 17. He received 15.2% in the Democratic primary and 11.5% of the vote in the Republican primary.[2] All candidates running for the seat were cross-endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties.[7]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
2011 Campaign statements
Flannelly said he is passionate about overseeing court cases involving families and juveniles. He said that he would also advocate for the court to spend money wisely. For example, he said the court system could save money by resolving driving under the influence cases more quickly. The county spends $67 a day to keep a single DUI arrestee in prison until their cases are resolved.[8]
"We can have state and federal (governments) paying us $67 to hold people," he said.[8]
Education
Flannelly received his undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster in 1978 and his J.D. from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1982.[4][9]
Career
Before he became a judge, Flannelly was a practicing attorney for thirty years. He also previously served eight years as the solicitor for York County.[9]
See also
External links
- Campaign page on Facebook
- York Dispatch, "York County judge candidates tout their experience," April 3, 2015
- York Dispatch, "Flannelly running for York County judge," January 7, 2015
- Youtube Account: Flannelsheetz333, "Mike Flannelly Discusses Qualifications," April 20, 2011
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ York Dispatch, "Former York County judge Flannelly back in old position," January 7, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Daily Record/Sunday News, "Michael Flannelly seeks to retain York County judicial seat," February 21, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2013 Municipal Primary Results - Unofficial Returns"
- ↑ York Dispatch, "Platts, Flannelly will have to square off again in race for judge," May 22, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2011 Primary Candidates" (Scroll to page 9)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The York Dispatch, "Shrewsbury forum showcases candidates for Common Pleas judge," April 15, 2011
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Keep Judge Flannelly, York County Court of Common Pleas campaign website
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Federal courts:
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State courts:
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State resources:
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