Sherry Bjork

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Sherry Bjork

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Chautauqua County Family Court
Tenure
Present officeholder

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

See also: New York local trial court judicial 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
Green check mark transparent.png 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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