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Ronald Schafer
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2028
Ronald Schafer is a judge of the Michigan 8th Circuit Court. His current term ends on January 1, 2028.
Schafer ran for re-election for judge of the Michigan 8th Circuit Court. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Schafer received his J.D. from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. He was the chief assistant prosecutor in Ionia County from 2001 to 2004 and was elected to serve as prosecutor in 2005. He had worked as an adjunct professor at Michigan State University College of Law and Mid-Michigan Community College.[1]
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.[2] Incumbent Ronald Schafer defeated Monica Tissue-Daws in the 8th Circuit general election .[3]
| 8th Circuit, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ronald Schafer Incumbent |
65.80% | 26,175 |
| Monica Tissue-Daws | 34.20% | 13,604 |
| Total Votes | 39,779 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
| 8th Circuit, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Ronald Schafer Incumbent |
60.37% | 8,201 |
| Monica Tissue-Daws |
25.63% | 3,482 |
| Ronald L. Finegood | 13.99% | 1,901 |
| Total Votes | 13,584 | |
| 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.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 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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