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Robert Myers (Montana)
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
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 |
 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.
See also
- Courts in Montana
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2016
- Montana local trial court judicial elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Montana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Montana
State courts:
Montana Supreme Court • Montana District Courts • Montana Courts of Limited Jurisdiction • Montana Water Court • Montana Workers' Compensation Court
State resources:
Courts in Montana • Montana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Montana
