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Phillip D. Gaujot
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Phillip D. Gaujot is a judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, which presides over Monongalia County in West Virginia.[1] He was appointed to the court by former Governor Joe Manchin on August 25, 2009.[2]
Gaujot ran for re-election in 2016.[3] Phillip D. Gaujot won the general election on May 10, 2016.
Biography
Gaujot received his undergraduate degree in political science from West Virginia University in 1968. He later earned his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1971.[4]
Career
- 2009-Present: Judge, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
- 2003-2009: Administrative Law Judge (part-time), Workforce West Virginia
- 1973-2003: Attorney, General practice
- 1971-1973: Assistant Attorney General, State of West Virginia[4]
Campaign themes
2016
Gaujot's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:
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Judge Gaujot has been a Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge since 2009 and has displayed unwavering integrity and fairness to all who have appeared before him. He has also been instrumental in the success of the Teen Drug Court in Monongalia County which has helped countless families. The citizens of Monongalia County need a fair and experienced judge to protect all who appear before the Court. It is with great pride and honor that we recommend and endorse Judge Gaujot for re-election as Circuit Court Judge for Monongalia County, Division 3. [5] |
” |
| —Phillip D. Gaujot (2016), [6] | ||
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 Phil Gaujot defeated Cindy Scott and Debra Scudiere in the general election for the West Virginia Judicial Circuit 17, Division 3 seat.[3]
| West Virginia Judicial Circuit 17, Division 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Phil Gaujot Incumbent |
43.12% | 9,367 |
| Cindy Scott | 38.59% | 8,384 |
| Debra Scudiere | 18.11% | 3,934 |
| Write-in votes | 0.18% | 40 |
| Total Votes | 21,725 | |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results Center," accessed May 10, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The judges of the West Virginia Circuit Court are elected in nonpartisan elections to serve eight-year terms. Judges must run for re-election when their terms expire.[7]
The chief judge of each circuit court is selected by peer vote. Term lengths vary by circuit.[7]
Qualifications
To serve on a West Virginia Circuit Court, a judge must be:[7]
- a citizen of West Virginia for at least five years;
- a resident of his or her circuit;
- at least 30 years old; and
- practiced in law for at least five years.
See also
External links
- West Virginia Judiciary: Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judges and Court Information
- West Virginia Judiciary, "Circuit Courts Overview"
- West Virginia Judiciary, "Court Information by County"
- 2016 campaign website
- 2016 campaign Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ West Virginia Judiciary: Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judges and Court Information
- ↑ WV.gov News, "Governor Names Gaujot New Monongalia Judge," August 25, 2009
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Search," accessed February 16, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 WVU.edu Alumni: Phillip D. Gaujot, accessed November 26, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Re-Elect Judge Gaujot 2016, "Home," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: West Virginia," archived October 3, 2014
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
