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Robert A. Ruppenthal
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Robert A. Ruppenthal is a magistrate judge of Fayette County, Georgia.[1]
Elections
2016
Incumbent Robert A. Ruppenthal ran unopposed in the general election for Post 3 judge on the Fayette County Magistrate Court.
| Fayette County Magistrate Court, Post 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Robert A. Ruppenthal Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,605 |
| Total Votes | 13,605 | |
| Source: Georgia Election Results, "General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election May 24, 2016," June 10, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan elections
Judges of the Georgia Magistrate Courts are either elected or appointed to terms of varying lengths.[2] The elections for this court type are contested and may be partisan or nonpartisan. To serve on this court, a judge must be a county resident for at least one year, be 25 years of age, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.[3]
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