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Shawn Rhodes

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Shawn Rhodes is a Republican and the judge of the Wilcox County Probate and Magistrate Courts in Georgia. Rhodes was appointed to the position in 2015 by Cordele Circuit Court Judge John C. Pridgen to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Betty J. Anderson. A special election was held on September 15, 2015, where Rhodes won the remainder of Anderson's unexpired term. Rhodes won election to a full term in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Elections
2016
General election
Incumbent Shawn Rhodes ran unopposed in the general election for the Wilcox County Probate and magistrate judge.
Wilcox County Probate and Magistrate Court, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
100.00% | 2,472 | |
Total Votes | 2,472 | |||
Source: Wilcox County election results, "2016 General Election," accessed November 9, 2016 |
Primary election
Incumbent Shawn Rhodes ran unopposed in the Republican primary election for the Wilcox County Probate and magistrate judge.
Wilcox County Probate and Magistrate Court, Republican Primary Election, 2016 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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100.00% | 1,286 |
Total Votes | 1,286 | |
Source: Georgia Election Results, "General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election May 24, 2016," June 10, 2016 |
Selection method
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See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Georgia, Northern District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia
State courts:
Georgia Supreme Court • Georgia Court of Appeals • Georgia Superior Courts • Georgia State Courts • Georgia Business Court • Georgia Tax Court • Georgia Juvenile Courts • Georgia Probate Courts • Georgia Magistrate Courts • Georgia Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Georgia • Georgia judicial elections • Judicial selection in Georgia