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Robert Myers (Montana)

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Robert Myers is a former candidate for the 1st Judicial District Court in Montana .[1] He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Elections

2016

See also: Montana local trial court judicial elections, 2016

Montana held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was March 14, 2016.[2] Both candidates advanced from the primary election. Incumbent Jeffrey H. Langton defeated Robert Myers in the Montana District 21 (Department 1) general election.[1]

Montana District 21 (Department 1), General Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jeffrey H. Langton Incumbent 60.75% 12,697
Robert Myers 39.25% 8,203
Total Votes 20,900
Source: Montana Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016

Selection method

See also: Nonpartisan elections

The 43 judges of the Montana District Courts are chosen in nonpartisan elections for six-year terms. At the end of their term, they must run for re-election. If a judge is unopposed for re-election, it becomes a retention election instead.[3]

The chief judge of each district court is chosen annually on the basis of seniority.[3]

Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[3]

  • a U.S. citizen;
  • a state resident for at least two years;
  • a resident of the district represented; and
  • licensed to practice law in the state for at least five years.

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