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Shawn Wagner
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Shawn Wagner is a judge for the Adams County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected on November 3, 2015.[1]
Elections
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Shawn Wagner faced Matthew E. Teeter and Christina M. Simpson in the general election.
| Adams County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Republican |  Christina M. Simpson |
38.6% | 11,047 | |
| Republican | Shawn Wagner |
38.5% | 11,019 | |
| Democratic | Matthew E. Teeter | 22.9% | 6,568 | |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 | ||
| Total Votes | 28,634 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial General Election Results," November 3, 2015 | ||||
Shawn Wagner faced Matthew E. Teeter and Christina M. Simpson in the Democratic primary.
| Adams County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Matthew E. Teeter |
38.9% | 2,679 |
| Christina M. Simpson |
34.2% | 2,354 |
| Shawn Wagner | 27.0% | 1,860 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 6,893 | |
| Source: Adams County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed May 20, 2015 | ||
Shawn Wagner faced Matthew E. Teeter and Christina M. Simpson in the Republican primary.
| Adams County Court of Common Pleas, Two seats, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Shawn Wagner |
41.0% | 5,055 |
| Christina M. Simpson |
32.4% | 3,993 |
| Matthew E. Teeter | 26.7% | 3,293 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 12,341 | |
| Source: Adams County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed May 20, 2015 | ||
Education
Wagner received an undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Susquehanna University in 1984, and a J.D. from Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law in 1987.[2]
Career
- 2004-2015: District attorney, Adams County
- 1993-2003: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- 1991-1993: Philadelphia County District Attorney’s Office
- 1987-1991: Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- Outstanding Trial Advocacy in Capital Litigation, Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation
- Zealous Pursuit of Justice for Fallen Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove, Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Law Enforcement Excellence Award, Gettysburg Optimist Club
- Golden Apple Unsung Hero Award, Healthy Adams County
- You Make the Difference Award, Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center
- Leadership and Vision in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault cases, Survivors, Inc.
- Child Exploitation Matters, United States Postal Inspection Service Certificate of Appreciation
- Adams County Boroughs Association Certificate of Appreciation, Cumberland Township Police Department
Associations
- Chairman, Adams County Victim/Witness Policy Board
- Chairman, Adams County Security Board
- Vice chairman, Adams County Prison Board
- Founding member/former vice-president, Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center
- Member, Adams County Criminal Justice Advisory Board
- Member, Adams County Chiefs of Police Association
- Member, Adams County Criminal Rules Committee
- President, Pennsylvania District Attorneys’ Institute
- Member, Office of Attorney General’s Medical/Legal Advisory Board
- Former president, Pennsylvania District Attorneys’ Association
- Former chairman, Pennsylvania District Attorneys’ Institute Education and Training Committee
- Member, Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund
- Member, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, Strategic Planning Work Group[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
