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Pierre Bergeron
Pierre Bergeron (Democratic Party) was a judge of the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. He assumed office on February 9, 2019. He left office on February 8, 2025.
Bergeron (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2024
Pierre Bergeron did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Pierre Bergeron defeated incumbent Charles M. Miller in the general election for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pierre Bergeron (D) | 51.6 | 146,560 | |
| Charles M. Miller (R) | 48.4 | 137,664 | ||
| Total votes: 284,224 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Pierre Bergeron advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pierre Bergeron | 100.0 | 31,023 | |
| Total votes: 31,023 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Charles M. Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio First District Court of Appeals on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles M. Miller | 100.0 | 28,167 | |
| Total votes: 28,167 | |||
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Selection method
The judges of the Ohio District Courts of Appeals are selected through partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[1] Courts of appeals candidates are chosen in their respective appellate districts.[1] In the event of a midterm vacancy, the governor appoints a replacement. The appointee serves until the next general election taking place 40 or more days after the vacancy occurred. If re-elected, the judge serves the remainder of his or her predecessor's unexpired term.[1] In 2007, Governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order creating a judicial appointment recommendation panel to assist in making new appointments. The panel evaluates applicants and advises the governor, but the governor is not bound to the panel's recommendations.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on the court, a judge must be:
- a district resident;
- at least six years in the practice of law; and
- under the age of 70.[1]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judge of the Ohio District Courts of Appeal is chosen by peer vote and serves for one year.[1]
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Ohio First District Court of Appeals 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Terry Nestor (D) |
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
