Robert M. Clayton, III
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2011 - Present
2036
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Robert M. Clayton III is a judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District. He assumed office on July 18, 2011. His current term ends on December 31, 2036.
Clayton ran for re-election for judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District. He won in the retention election on November 5, 2024.
Clayton was appointed by Democratic Governor Jay Nixon on July 18, 2011, to succeed Judge Nannette Baker.[1][2] He served a one-year term as chief judge from July 2013 through June 2014.[3]
Education
Clayton received his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and his J.D. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law.[3]
Career
- 2011 - Present: Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals
- July 2013-June 2014: Chief judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
- 2009-2011: Chair, Public Service Commission
- 2003-2011: Public Service Commission
- 1994-2003: Attorney in private practice
- 1994-2002: Representative, Missouri House of Representatives[3]
Awards and associations
- President, Affordable Community Education
- Board member, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation board of directors
- Trustee, Missouri State Historical Society
- Treasurer, Trinity Episcopal Church
- Member, Hannibal YMCA Men's Club[3]
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District, Robert M. Clayton III's seat
Robert M. Clayton III was retained to the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District on November 5, 2024 with 64.0% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ | Yes |
64.0
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650,791 | ||
No |
36.0
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366,432 | |||
Total Votes |
1,017,223 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Clayton in this election.
2012
Clayton was retained with 67.7% of the vote in the general election on November 6th.[4]
- See also: Missouri judicial elections, 2012
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Whig.com, "Robert Clayton III named appellate judge," July 18, 2011
- ↑ NewsTribune.com, "Nixon taps utility regulator for Mo. appeals court," July 18, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Quincy Journal Online, "Hannibal judge elected chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District," July 2, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Official Results 2012
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Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District 2011-Present |
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Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri
State courts:
Missouri Supreme Court • Missouri Court of Appeals • Missouri Circuit Courts • Missouri Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Missouri • Missouri judicial elections • Judicial selection in Missouri
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