Mark Serrott
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2029
Mark Serrott is a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.
Serrott (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Serrott won in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.
Serrott was elected to the court in November of 2010 and assumed the bench on January 3, 2011.[1]
Serrott ran for re-election in 2016.[2] The general election took place on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Education
Serrott received both his B.A. in 1975 and his J.D. in 1979 from the Ohio State University.[3]
Career
Before joining the court, Serrott practiced law for thirty-one years, specializing in employment law, criminal defense, contract disputes, domestic relations and juvenile cases, personal injury lawsuits.[3]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2022)
General election
General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Mark Serrott won election in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Serrott (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 280,043 | |
| Total votes: 280,043 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Mark Serrott advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Serrott | 100.0 | 63,547 | |
| Total votes: 63,547 | |||
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2016
Incumbent Mark Serrott ran unopposed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division Democratic primary election.
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Serrott seat), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Serrott Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 91,695 |
| Total Votes | 91,695 | |
| Source: Franklin County, Ohio, "2016 Primary Election Official Canvass," April 5, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[4]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[4]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2010
Serrott ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He defeated Patrick Piccininni in the general election, winning 57.31% of the vote.[5]
Columbus Bar Association Judicial Performance Poll
In even numbered years, attorneys in Franklin County evaluate the performance of sitting judges in four categories and overall. Below are Judge Serrott's ratings from 2012:
- Objectivity: 4.0
- Judicial temperament: 4.2
- Legal knowledge: 4.0
- Sentencing: 3.9
- Quality of opinions: 4.2
- Overall: 4.1 - Average overall score of judges was 3.8.[6]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mark Serrott did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Judiciary, 2010 Unofficial General Election Results.
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2016 Primary Certified Candidates List," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Serrott For Judge: Official Campaign Website.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, Official Website: Election Results, Court Of Common Pleas: November 2, 2010
- ↑ Columbus Bar Association, 2012 Judicial Performance Poll. (dead link)
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
