Brett Spencer
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Brett M. Spencer is a judge for the Adams County Court of Common Pleas in Adams County, Ohio. He was first elected to the court in November 2004 and re-elected in November of 2010. His current term ends in 2023.[1]
Spencer won re-election in 2016.[2] The general election took place on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Spencer received his B.S. in agriculture from Ohio State University and his J.D. from Toledo University. After being admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1989, Spencer worked as an attorney in private practice focusing on personal injury, probate, and criminal law until his election to the court in November of 2004.[1][3]
Elections
2016
Ohio held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 16, 2015.
General election
Incumbent Brett Spencer ran unopposed in the general election.
| Adams County Court of Common Pleas, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Brett Spencer Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,808 |
| Total Votes | 8,808 | |
| Source: Adams County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Brett Spencer ran unopposed in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas Democratic primary election.
| Adams County Court of Common Pleas, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Brett Spencer Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 1,344 |
| Total Votes | 1,344 | |
| Source: Adams County Board of Elections, "Primary Election March 15, 2016, Unofficial Results," March 15, 2015 | ||
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
Spencer was re-elected after running unopposed.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Southern State Community College: Press Release, April 24, 2013
- ↑ The Ledger Independent, "Adams County 2016 primary candidate list official," December 25, 2015
- ↑ Martindale.com, Judge Profile: Brett M. Spencer.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Adams County Board of Elections, Candidates 2010
Federal courts:
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State courts:
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