Tina Yost

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Tina Yost

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Michigan 37th Circuit Court
Tenure
Present officeholder
Term ends

2023

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2016


Tine Yost is a judge for the 37th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] Yost won the general election on November 8, 2016.

Elections

2016

See also: Michigan local trial court judicial elections, 2016

Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[2] Tina Yost defeated John Sims in the 37th Circuit general election .[1]

37th Circuit, 1 open seat, General Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Tina Yost 62.05% 27,380
John Sims 37.95% 16,744
Total Votes 44,124
Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016


37th Circuit, Primary Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Tina Yost 38.31% 4,128
Green check mark transparent.png John Sims 32.10% 3,459
Kate Ambrose 18.21% 1,962
James L. Dyer 11.38% 1,226
Total Votes 10,775
Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016

Selection method

See also: Nonpartisan election of judges

The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[3] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[4]

Selection of the chief judge

The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[3]

Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[3]

  • be a qualified elector of his or her district;
  • be licensed to practice law in the state;
  • have at least five years of law practice experience; and
  • be under the age of 70.

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