Michael Holbrook
Michael J. Holbrook is a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Holbrook (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Holbrook won in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 3, 2022.
Holbrook was first elected to the court in November of 2004 and assumed the bench on January 1, 2005. He was re-elected in November of 2010.[1] [2]
Holbrook was re-elected on November 8, 2016.[3]
Biography
Education
Holbrook received his undergraduate degree in criminology from the Ohio State University in 1980 and his J.D. from Capital University Law School in 1983.[1]
Career
Before joining the court, Holbrook practiced law at his firm Michael J. Holbrook, Atty at Law from November of 1983 until his election to the court in December of 2004.[1]
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 Michael J. Holbrook defeated Zach Gwin in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael J. Holbrook (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 180,415 | |
| Zach Gwin (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 180,134 | ||
| Total votes: 360,549 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Zach Gwin advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Zach Gwin | 100.0 | 63,877 | |
| Total votes: 63,877 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Incumbent Michael J. Holbrook advanced from the Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael J. Holbrook | 100.0 | 56,003 | |
| Total votes: 56,003 | ||||
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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 Michael Holbrook defeated Crysta Pennington in the general election.
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Holbrook seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Holbrook Incumbent |
54.54% | 212,988 |
| Crysta Pennington | 45.46% | 177,548 |
| Total Votes | 390,536 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Michael Holbrook ran unopposed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Franklin County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Holbrook seat), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Michael Holbrook Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 89,220 |
| Total Votes | 89,220 | |
| 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
Holbrook ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated Ron Plymale in the general election, winning 63.78% 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 Holbrook's ratings from 2012:
- Objectivity: 4.0
- Judicial temperament: 4.2
- Legal knowledge: 3.8
- Sentencing: 4.0
- Quality of opinions: 4.1
- Overall: 4.0 - Average overall score of judges was 3.8.[6]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael J. Holbrook did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 LinkedIn.com, Profile: Mike Holbrook.
- ↑ Ohio Judiciary, 2010 Unofficial General Election Results
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2016 Primary Certified Candidates List," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, Unofficial General Election Results
- ↑ Columbus Bar Association, 2012 Judicial Performance Poll (dead link)
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