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Sherry Bjork
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Sherry Bjork was a candidate for the Chautauqua County Family Court in New York. Bjork was defeated in the primary election on September 13, 2016.
Elections
2016
New York held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on September 13, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in this election was July 14, 2016.[1] Michael Sullivan defeated Sherry Bjork in the Chautauqua County Family Court Republican primary.[2]
| Chautauqua County Family Court, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Sullivan |
58.53% | 1,355 |
| Sherry Bjork | 41.38% | 958 |
| Write-in votes | 0.09% | 2 |
| Total Votes | 2,315 | |
| Source: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, "2016 Primary Unofficial Results," September 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan elections
Judges of the New York Family Courts all serve 10-year terms but their method of selection varies based on location. Outside of New York City, they are selected through partisan contested elections. In New York City, they are appointed by the mayor. To serve on this court, a judge must be a state and county resident, at least 18 years old and practice in the state for 10 years. This court has a mandatory retirement age of 70 years old.[3]
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "2016 Political Calendar," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ Chautauqua County Board of Elections, "Petitions Filed Report," July 14, 2016
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