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John A. Behnke is a judge for the Superior Court of Mendocino County in California. He was appointed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2005 to succeed Henry K. Nelson.[1][2] He filed for re-election in 2014, but due to facing no opposition, was automatically elected to a new term that expires in 2021.[3]

Elections

2014

See also: California judicial elections, 2014
Behnke ran for re-election to the Mendocino County Superior Court.
As an unopposed incumbent, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot. [3] 

Education

Behnke received a bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.[2]

Career

  • 2005-2015: Judge, Superior Court of Mendocino County
  • 1983-2005: Attorney, Carter, Behnke, Oglesby and Bacik
  • 1981-1983: Attorney, Gaustad & Behnke
  • 1977-1981: Deputy district attorney, Mendocino County District Attorney's Office[2]

See also

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