Mike Jacobs (Georgia)
2029
Mike Jacobs is a judge of the DeKalb County State Court in Georgia. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Jacobs ran for re-election for judge of the DeKalb County State Court in Georgia. He won in the general election on May 21, 2024.
Biography
Education
Jacobs received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.[1]
Career
Jacobs was a Georgia state representative from 2005 until his judicial appointment in 2015. He also worked as a sole practitioner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in DeKalb County, Georgia (2024)
General election
General election for DeKalb County State Court
Incumbent Mike Jacobs won election in the general election for DeKalb County State Court on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Jacobs (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 75,801 |
| Total votes: 75,801 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in DeKalb County, Georgia (2020)
General election
General election for DeKalb County State Court
Incumbent Mike Jacobs won election in the general election for DeKalb County State Court on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Jacobs (Nonpartisan) | 99.4 | 152,438 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 865 | ||
| Total votes: 153,303 | |||
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2016
Judge Jacobs stood unopposed for election in 2016 and was elected.
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Michael J. "Mike" Jacobs defeated Catherine S. Bernard in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Michael J. Jacobs Incumbent |
74.5% | 2,398 |
| Catherine S. Bernard | 25.5% | 820 |
| Total Votes | 3,218 | |
2012
Jacobs ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 80. Jacobs ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Sandy Murray ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[5] Jacobs defeated Sandy Murray in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Jacobs Incumbent |
100% | 16,041 | |
| Total Votes | 16,041 | |||
2010
Jacobs ran for re-election to the 80th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Jacobs defeated Sandy Murray in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 80 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Jacobs Incumbent |
66% | 7,818 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Murray | 34% | 4,034 | |
| Total Votes | 11,852 | |||
2008
In 2008 Jacobs was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 80. Jacobs (R) finished with 11,080 votes while his opponent Michelle Conlon (I) finished with 5,347 votes.[8] Jacobs raised $167,396 for his campaign fund.[9]
- Jacobs won this election as a candidate for the Republican Party after switching from the Democratic Party in 2007.
| Georgia House of Representatives District 80 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Jacobs Incumbent |
67.4% | 11,080 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Murray | 32.6% | 5,347 | |
| Total Votes | 16,427 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jacobs (D) won re-election to District 80 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Tom Elliott (R). [10]
- Jacobs won re-election as a candidate for the Democratic Party.
| Georgia House of Representatives District 80 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Jacobs Incumbent |
65.7% | 6,477 | |
| Republican | Tom Elliott | 34.3% | 3,387 | |
| Total Votes | 9,864 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Jacobs (D) won his first general election to District 80 of the Georgia House of Representatives against J. Max Davis (R). [11]
- Jacobs won this election as a candidate for the Democratic Party.
| Georgia House of Representatives District 80 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Jacobs |
51.2% | 8,326 | |
| Republican | J Max Davis | 48.8% | 7,940 | |
| Total Votes | 16,266 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Presidential preference
2012
Mike Jacobs (Georgia) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[12]
Personal
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Jacobs has been a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Anti-Defamation League Southeast Region Board of Directors, Chamblee Area Business and Professional Coalition, Merry Hills Homeowners Association, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Red Clay Democrats Board of Directors.[13]
State legislative tenure
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2015
In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jacobs served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks and Banking |
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Judiciary |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • MARTOC, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jacobs served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Insurance |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jacobs served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • MARTOC, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jacobs served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • MARTOC |
| • Rules |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brookhaven Post, "State Rep Mike Jacobs appointed to State Court Judge of DeKalb County," May 12, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Election Official Results of the November 2, 2004 General Election" accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia Elected Officials and Leaders," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Mike Jacobs' Biography," accessed May 18, 2015
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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