State supreme court elections, 2009
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In 2009, there were three races for three state supreme courts, in Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Election results
Louisiana
A vacancy on the Louisiana Supreme Court was created with the 2009 retirement of Justice Chet Traylor. 4th District Judge Marcus Clark defeated Jimmy Faircloth, a former executive counsel to Governor Bobby Jindal, on October 17, 2009. [1][2]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Election votes | Election % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marcus Clark  |
No | 4th District | 28,521 | 52.8% |
| Jimmy Faircloth | No | 4th District | 25,495 | 47.2% |
Pennsylvania
An election was held in November 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Justice Ralph Cappy. Joan Orie Melvin was elected to the court.[3]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Election votes | Election % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Orie Melvin |
No | 925,459 | 53.1% | |
| Jack Panella | No | 815,106 | 46.8% |
Wisconsin
In April 2009, incumbent justice Shirley Abrahamson defended her seat on the court against challenger, Jefferson County judge Randy Koschnick.[4]
| Candidate | Incumbent | Seat | Election votes | Election % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Abrahamson |
Yes | 473,712 | 59.6% | |
| Randy Koschnick | No | 319,706 | 40.2% |
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ The Town Talk, "District 4 Supreme Court race far from dull -- or positive," September 27, 2009
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, 2009 Election Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, 2009 Municipal Election Results
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Results of Spring General Election - 4/7/2009
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