Maine judicial elections, 2010

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The Maine judicial elections of 2010 consisted of a primary election on June 8, 2010 and a retention election on November 2, 2010. In Maine, judges are nominated by the governor and confirmed by the senate.

Probate Court

Five probate justices ran unopposed for re-election. They are:

• Cumberland County, Joseph Mazziotti
• Franklin County, Richard M. Morton
• Hancock County, James E. Patterson
• Kennebec County, James E. Mitchell
• Washington County, Lyman L. Holmes

There were 3 contested races:

Court Candidates Details Results Maine Probate Courts, Androscoggin County (D): Robert L. Couturier and Laurier T. Raymond Jr. Robert L. Couturier was up for re-election. Robert L. Couturier won the primary with 59.63% of the vote. Race was decided in primary. Maine Probate Courts, Knox County (R): Carol R. Emery (D): Sarah Ruef-Lindquist Carol R. Emery was up for re-election and faced Sarah Ruef-Lindquist in the general election. Carol R. Emery elected with 57% of the vote. Maine Probate Courts, Penoscot County (D): Mandi K. Odier-Fink (R): Allan Woodcock, Jr. Allan Woodcock, Jr. was up for re-election. and faced Mandi K. Odier-Fink in the general election. Allan Woodcock, Jr. elected with 61% of the vote. See also Judicial elections, 2010 Judicial selection in Maine Campaign finance requirements for Maine judicial elections External links Upcoming Elections Governmental Ethics and Election Practices in Maine Election Results Judicial selection in Maine References