Ron Cohen (Texas)
Ron Cohen was a judge for the Fort Bend County Court at Law in Texas.[1] He died on March 18, 2018.
Biography
Cohen was a private practice attorney specializing in criminal, civil, probate, and juvenile law prior to his election to the court.[2]
Elections
2016
Ron Cohen defeated Brian Middleton in the Fort Bend County Court at Law general election for Seat 5.
Fort Bend County Court at Law (Number 5), General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
50.49% | 129,849 | |
Democratic | Brian Middleton | 49.51% | 127,327 | |
Total Votes | 257,176 | |||
Source: Fort Bend, Texas, "Official Results," accessed December 15, 2016 |
Ron Cohen defeated Harold Kennedy in the Fort Bend County Court at Law Republican primary runoff for Seat 5.
Fort Bend County Court at Law (Number 5), Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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50.59% | 3,985 |
Harold Kennedy | 49.41% | 3,892 |
Total Votes | 7,877 | |
Source: Fort Bend County, Texas, "Republican Primary Runoff," accessed May 24, 2016 |
Fort Bend County Court at Law (Number 5), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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31.78% | 14,569 |
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27.79% | 12,739 |
Lewis White | 21.09% | 9,666 |
Frank Yeverino | 19.35% | 8,869 |
Total Votes | 45,843 | |
Source: Fort Bend County, Texas, "REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION 3/1/2016," accessed March 2, 2016 |
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
Judges of the county courts are elected in partisan elections by the county they serve and serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by a vote of the county commissioners.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on a county court, a judge must:[3]
- be at least 25 years old;
- be a resident of his or her respective county for at least two years; and
- have practiced law or served as a judge for at least four years preceding the election.
See also
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas