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Tim Henderson
Tim Henderson was an officeholder of the Oklahoma Judicial District 7. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on April 5, 2021.
Henderson won re-election to the Oklahoma Judicial District 7 outright after the general election on November 6, 2018, was canceled.
He was first appointed to this position in July 2012 by Governor Mary Fallin (R) to replace Judge Daniel L. Owens, who retired earlier that year.[1] He was elected to a full term on the court in 2014.[2] He resigned on April 5, 2021.[3] Click here to learn more.
Elections
2018
See also: Municipal elections in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (2018)
General election
The general election was canceled. Tim Henderson (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
2014
See also: Oklahoma judicial elections, 2014
Henderson ran for re-election to the 7th District Court.
As an unopposed candidate, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tim Henderson did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
Education
Henderson received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Central Oklahoma and earned his J.D. from Oklahoma City University.[1]
Career
- 2012-2021: Judge, Oklahoma District 7
- 1996-2012: Partner, Huddleston, Piker, Henderson and Parker
- 1994-1996: Associate, Holloway Dobson and Bachman
- 1986-1994: Assistant district attorney, Oklahoma County
- 1981-1986: Police officer, Edmond Police Department[1]
Noteworthy events
Resigned after sexual misconduct allegations (2021)
In March 2021, Judge Henderson was accused by three female attorneys of sexual misconduct. The conduct, according to Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater, was of a serious nature and involved meetings with the judge in his private chambers. On March 26, 2021, Presiding Oklahoma County District Court Judge Ray Elliott suspended Henderson, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Noma Gurich relieved Henderson from his judicial grand jury duties following the allegations. Henderson resigned the same day stating that it was in the best interest of his family and the county but did not confirm or deny the accusations at the time of the announcement. His last day was April 5, 2021.[3]
See also
- Courts in Oklahoma
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
- Oklahoma District Courts
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Governor Mary Fallin, "Press Release: Gov. Fallin appoints Oklahoma County District Judge," July 24, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2014"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Oklahoman, "Oklahoma County judge resigns after allegations of sexual misconduct," March 26, 2021
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma
State courts:
Oklahoma Supreme Court • Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals • Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals • Oklahoma District Courts • Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims
State resources:
Courts in Oklahoma • Oklahoma judicial elections • Judicial selection in Oklahoma
