Barry Murphy
Barry Murphy was a 2016 candidate for the Wood County Magistrate Court in West Virginia.[1] He was defeated in the general election on May 10, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Murphy's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:
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As a Deputy, a sports official, and a trained social services provider, I am known for being honest, fair, and compassionate, and I would like to use those qualities as your next Wood County Magistrate. My training in both school and career has prepared me for this duty as I have a detailed working knowledge of the local court system and an ability to work fairly with all persons I meet. I know what's important in life: family, hard work, and community. In considering your choice for Wood County Magistrate - Division 4, I humbly ask for your support and your vote. [2] |
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| —Barry Murphy (2016), [3] | ||
Elections
2016
West Virginia held general elections for county judicial offices on May 10, 2016. This date coincided with partisan primaries for statewide and federal offices. The 2016 election was the first nonpartisan election for the state's judicial seats since statehood in 1863. Learn more about this change here. Candidates interested in filing for the election submitted paperwork by January 30, 2016. Incumbent Joe Kuhl defeated Barry Murphy and Jeremy Bungard in the general election for the Wood County Magistrate Court Division 4 seat.[1]
| Wood County Magistrate Court Division 4 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joe Kuhl Incumbent |
45.45% | 8,741 |
| Barry Murphy | 30.78% | 5,919 |
| Jeremy Bungard | 23.77% | 4,571 |
| Total Votes | 19,231 | |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results Center," accessed May 10, 2016 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Search," accessed February 16, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Barry Murphy for Wood County Magistrate, "Home," accessed April 29, 2016
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of West Virginia, Southern District of West Virginia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of West Virginia, Southern District of West Virginia
State courts:
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia • West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals • West Virginia Circuit Courts • West Virginia Family Courts • West Virginia Magistrate Courts • West Virginia Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in West Virginia • West Virginia judicial elections • Judicial selection in West Virginia
