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Paul J. Bridenstine
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Paul J. Bridenstine is a judge for the 9th Circuit Court in Michigan. He was appointed to the court on January 15, 2015, by Republican Governor Rick Snyder.[1] He ran unopposed for election to his seat in 2016.[2]
Prior to being elevated, Bridenstine was a judge for the 8th District Court in Michigan.[3] He served as a judge on the court from 2000 to 2015.[4]
Education
Bridenstine received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy.[5]
Career
- 2015-Present: Judge, 9th Circuit Court
- 2000-2015: Judge, Eighth Judicial District Court
- 1992-2000: Assistant prosecuting attorney, Kalamazoo, Mich.
- 1992: Admitted to the Michigan Bar[4][5]
Elections
2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[6] Incumbent Paul J. Bridenstine ran unopposed in the 9th Circuit (partial term) general election.[2]
| 9th Circuit, Partial Term, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
 Paul J. Bridenstine Incumbent | ||
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
2012
Bridenstine was re-elected to the 8th District Court after running unopposed in 2012.[7][8]
See also
External links
- Kalamazoo County Government, "8th District Court Judges & Magistrates"
- Michigan Courts, "Kalamazoo County"
- The Hastings Banner, "Judge upholds former commissioner Engleth's civil violation"
Footnotes
- ↑ M Live, "Judge Paul Bridenstine moving to Kalamazoo County Circuit Court; Chris Haenicke appointed to district court," January 15, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Kalamazoo County Government, "8th District Court Judges & Magistrates," accessed January 16, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 League of Women Voters: 2006 General Election Voter Guide, "Judges of the District Court & Probate Court," accessed January 23, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Martindale, "Profile: Paul J. Bridenstine," accessed January 16, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Unofficial 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 16, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
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