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Randall Doyle (Wisconsin)
Randall Doyle was a candidate for the Branch 2 seat on the Dodge County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. Doyle was defeated in the general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Doyle earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Memphis. He also holds a J.D. from the Marquette University Law School. Doyle has been an attorney in private practice since 2007.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Doyle's campaign website included the following themes:
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ISSUES FACING DODGE COUNTY As with most of the country, Dodge County is facing issues with Alcohol Abuse, Narcotic Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence. As a practitioner in both family and criminal law, he has considerable experience dealing with members of the community suffering from addiction and mental illness. Randy had the honor of placing one of the first addicts in the Dodge County Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program (TAD) through Dodge County Health and Human Services. This individual was the first graduate of the program and graduated early. He has now spent several years living a clean, sober and productive life. He has other clients who have turned their lives around and now serve as mentors for troubled youth and religious organizations. He states the challenge in such situations is identifying the individuals who are truly sincere in their commitment to turn their lives around. As stated previously, Randy helps deal with Domestic Violence victims working with PAVE. Additionally, Randy has worked closely with the Breaking Abusive Patterns program through St. Agnes. He has seen the incredible work this program does for both those with anger management issues and also the victims of abuse. Randy also has extensive experience dealing with victims of mental illness. He recognizes the need to place these individuals in the appropriate programs so they can work towards mental health. His experience in this area is unmatched by his opponent. A VOTE FOR CONTINUITY Randy Doyle has appeared in hundreds of cases that were assigned to Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 2. He watched as Judge John Storck spearheaded the initiative to bring new technology into the courthouse. Randy wants to continue this forward-thinking approach, one that he feels can only be handled by a candidate with his extensive experience here in Dodge County. Dodge County has been at the forefront of innovation in the past, and Randy wants to continue this trend. Dodge County was the first county to begin electronically recording hearings. Most recently, Dodge County spearheaded the state’s transition to electronic filing, becoming the first county to implement the e-filing requirements. Randy intends to keep seeking out new and better ways to make the court system work more effectively and efficiently in the pursuit of justice.[2][3] |
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| —Randall Doyle (2017) | ||
Elections
2017
Wisconsin held local judicial elections in 2017. Forty-eight circuit court seats were up for election on April 4, 2017. Three seats required primaries on February 21, 2017, with the top two vote recipients for each seat advancing to the April 4 general election. Thirty-seven seats up for election in 2017 were unopposed.[4] Incumbent Martin De Vries defeated Randall Doyle in the general election for the Branch 2 seat on the Dodge County Circuit Court.
| Dodge County Circuit Court, Branch 2 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Martin De Vries Incumbent |
64.04% | 7,987 |
| Randall Doyle | 35.89% | 4,476 |
| Write-in votes | 0.07% | 9 |
| Total Votes | 12,472 | |
| Source: Dodge County, WI, "UNOFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS," April 4, 2017 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Doyle for Judge, "About," accessed March 7, 2017
- ↑ Doyle for Judge, "Issues," accessed March 7, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Spring 2017 Election," accessed January 3, 2017
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
State courts:
Wisconsin Supreme Court • Wisconsin Court of Appeals • Wisconsin Circuit Courts • Wisconsin Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wisconsin • Wisconsin judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wisconsin
