Thomas Joseph Cannon
Thomas Joseph Cannon was a judicial candidate for Kentucky Circuit Court 30 in 2010.[1]
Cannon has been a private practice lawyer of the Thomas J. Cannon Law Offices. He has also worked as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He received his bachelor's degree in Economices from the University of Louisville and his law degree from the University of Kentucky.
2010 election
- See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2010
Cannon was defeated by incumbent Olu A. Stevens with 60.55% of the vote on November 2, 2010.[1]
In a statement to the Courier-Journal, Cannon said, "I am not accepting any financial contributions for my election, because I believe this is the best way to be a fair and impartial judge." He also touted his experience, claiming, "With my years of litigation experience, I understand both sides of the issues."[2]
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky