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Nickolas Murnion

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Nickolas Murnion

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Montana 16th Judicial District Court
Tenure
Present officeholder
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2016

Appointed

February 24, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

Montana State University

Law

University of Montana

Personal
Profession
Attorney


Nickolas Murnion is a judge on the 16th Judicial District Court in Montana. He was appointed by Democratic Governor Steve Bullock on February 24, 2016, following the retirement of Judge George W. Huss. Murnion was sworn in on March 17.[1] He ran for election to his seat in 2016. As an incumbent running unopposed, Murnion faced a retention election on November 8, 2016. He won retention in the election.[2]

Biography

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Murnion was born in Jordan, Mont., and attended Garfield County High School. He received a bachelor's degree in government from Montana State University and a J.D. from the University of Montana. His professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice and as a part-time county attorney.[1]

Elections

2016

See also: Montana local trial court judicial elections, 2016

Montana held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was March 14, 2016.[3] Nickolas Murnion was retained in the Montana District 16 (Department 2) election with 84.88 percent of the vote. [2]

Montana District 16 (Department 2), 2016
Name Yes votes
Green check mark transparent.pngNickolas Murnion84.88%
Source: Montana Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016

Selection method

See also: Nonpartisan elections

The 43 judges of the Montana District Courts are chosen in nonpartisan elections for six-year terms. At the end of their term, they must run for re-election. If a judge is unopposed for re-election, it becomes a retention election instead.[4]

The chief judge of each district court is chosen annually on the basis of seniority.[4]

Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[4]

  • a U.S. citizen;
  • a state resident for at least two years;
  • a resident of the district represented; and
  • licensed to practice law in the state for at least five years.

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