Shannon Wynn
Shannon Wynn was a 2016 candidate for the Walworth County Circuit Court in Wisconsin.[1] She was defeated in the primary on February 16, 2016.
Education
Wynn earned her B.A. in political science and sociology from Vanderbilt University. She later received her J.D. from Marquette University Law School.[2]
Career
Wynn is the owner of Wynn at Law, LLC. She is also an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School. Wynn previously worked with McNeilly Law Offices from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Elections
2016
Wisconsin held general elections for local judicial offices on April 5, 2016. A primary election took place on February 16, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 5, 2016. Daniel Johnson and Dan Necci defeated Shannon Wynn in the Walworth County Circuit Court primary for Branch 2.[1]
| Walworth County Circuit Court (Branch 2), Nonpartisan Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Daniel Johnson |
36.97% | 3,356 |
| Dan Necci |
32.19% | 2,922 |
| Shannon Wynn | 30.84% | 2,799 |
| Total Votes | 9,077 | |
| Source: Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, "Elections: February 16, 2016-Spring Primary," accessed February 16, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 241 judges of the Wisconsin Circuit Courts are elected in nonpartisan elections to six-year terms. All judges must run for re-election if they wish to continue serving after their term expires.[3]
The chief judge of each circuit court is chosen by the state supreme court to serve a two-year term.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on the circuit courts, a judge must be:[3]
- a qualified elector in the state;
- a qualified elector of his or her circuit (for circuit judges); and
- licensed to practice law in the state for at least five years.
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
State courts:
Wisconsin Supreme Court • Wisconsin Court of Appeals • Wisconsin Circuit Courts • Wisconsin Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wisconsin • Wisconsin judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wisconsin
