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New York judicial elections summary, 2014

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Judicial elections
New York judicial elections, 2014
Overview
Total candidates: 154
Primary candidates: 68
General election candidates: 136
Incumbency
Incumbents: 34
Incumbent success rate: 76%
Competition - general election
Percent of candidates in contested races: 77%
Percent uncontested: 23%
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New York’s judicial elections focused on the trial courts, since appellate judges are not elected. The district court races stood out, often featuring multiple seats and a high volume of candidates entering the race. One such district court race for four open seats drew ten candidates, none of whom were incumbents.

New York by the numbers

In 2014, a total of 154 candidates sought judicial positions, including 34 incumbents. Thirty-one candidates were unopposed and secured victory in the general election, while the remaining 105 faced contested races in November.

For general election results, see: New York judicial elections, 2014.

For primary election results, see: New York judicial primary elections, 2014.

Interesting races

  • The following were some races where incumbents were defeated:
  • The following were some closely contested races:

In the race for the Nassau County District Court, 2nd district, just over 100 votes separated the candidates. Eight contenders competed for four seats. Robert E. Pipia, Ignatius L. Muscarella, and Darlene D. Harris secured the top three spots, while Tricia Ferrell defeated C. William Gaylor to claim the fourth seat.[1]

Supreme court candidate selection

Candidates for the state's Supreme Courts (the primary trial courts) were chosen through party conventions instead of primary elections. In September, voters elected convention delegates, who then selected their party’s nominees for the November general election ballot. Voters made the final decision between the candidates selected for the general election. See the New York judicial elections page for more information.

Defeated incumbents

NameCourt
Fred J. HirshNassau County District Court - 2nd District
Michael A. CiaffaNassau County District Court - 2nd District
Michele M. WoodardSupreme Court, 10th District - Seats 1-6
Paul HensleySuffolk County District Court - 3rd District
Peter P. CharnetskyBroome County Family Court - Race 1
Stephen L. UkeileySuffolk County District Court - 6th District
Steven M. JaegerNassau County Court - Race 1
Tammy S. RobbinsNassau County Court - Race 1
William G. FordSuffolk County District Court - 5th District

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