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 former executive counsel to Governor Bobby Jindal, Jimmy Faircloth 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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