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Robert Mol
Robert Mol is a former candidate for the 20th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] Mol was defeated in the primary election on August 2, 2016.
Biography
Mol received an associate degree from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1979, a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1981, and a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 1984. Mol's professional experience includes working at the Department of the Attorney General, where he served in the Special Litigation Division from 1988 to 2001, and in the Transportation Division since 2001. He previously worked as an associate attorney at Warner, Norcross, & Judd, and as a sole practitioner.[2]
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.[3] Karen Jongekrijg Miedema and Daniel R. Martin defeated Chris Wirth, Thomas Siver, and Robert Mol in the 20th Circuit primary election .[1]
| 20th Circuit, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Karen Jongekrijg Miedema |
31.95% | 10,808 |
| Daniel R. Martin |
23.46% | 7,934 |
| Chris Wirth | 17.79% | 6,017 |
| Thomas Siver | 13.78% | 4,661 |
| Robert Mol | 13.02% | 4,403 |
| Total Votes | 33,823 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[4] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[5]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[4]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[4]
- be a qualified elector of his or her district;
- be licensed to practice law in the state;
- have at least five years of law practice experience; and
- be under the age of 70.
See also
External links
- Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- Official campaign website
- Robert Mol on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ Biographical candidate submission to Ballotpedia on July 14, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
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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