Mike Gilb
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Mike Gilb is a former judge on the Warren County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was appointed by Gov. John Kasich (R) in June 2015 to fill a vacancy left by Robert Peeler's move to another seat on the court.[1]
Gilb sought election to a full term on the bench, but he was defeated in the primary election that took place on March 15, 2016.[2]
Elections
2016
Timothy Tepe defeated incumbent Mike Gilb and Andrew Sievers in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Warren County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Timothy Tepe |
45.49% | 11,011 |
| Mike Gilb Incumbent | 30.93% | 7,487 |
| Andrew Sievers | 23.58% | 5,709 |
| Total Votes | 24,207 | |
| Source: Warren County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results: 2016 Primary Election, March 15, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[3]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[3]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
Career
Gilb served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for District 76 from 2001 to 2007. He later worked as an attorney with Mathews & Mathews.[1]
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
