Monica Rice-Smith
Monica Rice-Smith was a candidate for the 41st Circuit Family Court, which presides over Clay, Jackson and Leslie counties in Kentucky. Rice-Smith ran in the primary election on May 17, 2016, but withdrew from the race on October 6, 2016.[1]
Biography
Rice-Smith's professional experience includes working as the assistant prosecuting attorney for Leslie County.[2]
Elections
2016
Kentucky held nonpartisan elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 17, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016.[3] Incumbent Clint Harris and Monica Rice-Smith defeated Kenneth Stepp in the Kentucky 41st Circuit Family Court primary election. Rice-Smith withdrew from the race on October 6, 2016.
| Kentucky 41st Circuit Family Court, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Clint Harris Incumbent |
58.34% | 3,608 |
| Monica Rice-Smith |
35.43% | 2,191 |
| Kenneth Stepp | 6.23% | 385 |
| Total Votes | 6,184 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed June 20, 2016 | ||
2014
See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2014
Rice-Smith ran for election to the 41st District Court.
Primary: She was successful in the primary on May 20, 2014, receiving 26.1 percent of the vote. She competed against Stella B. House, Richard Couch, and Allen B. Roberts.
General: She was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 41.5 percent of the vote. She competed against Allen B. Roberts.
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See also
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2016
- Courts in Kentucky
- Kentucky counties
- Judicial selection in Kentucky
External links
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "District Court Overview"
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "Judicial Directory"
- Facebook, "Vote Monica Rice-Smith District Judge"
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Withdrawn/Deceased/Disqualified candidates," accessed October 31, 2016
- ↑ Clay Co News, "Meet the Family Court Judge candidates for Clay, Jackson, and Leslie counties," May 16, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 Primary Election: District Judge," accessed February 5, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2014 Primary Results," accessed May 21, 2014
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Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
