Superior Court of Butte County, California

The Superior Court of Butte County is one of 58 Superior Courts in California.

2012 election

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Candidate	Incumbency	Office	Primary Vote	Election Vote
RobertsBarbara L. Roberts   A	Yes	Department 9		A
ReilleyJames F. Reilley   A	Yes	Department 3		A
LucenaKristen A. Lucena   A	Yes	Department 4		A
CandelaMichael Candela   A	Yes	Department 8		A
BensonStephen E. Benson   A	Yes	Department 6		A

Judges

• Stephen E. Benson
• Michael Candela
• Robert A. Glusman
• Clare Keithley
• Kristen A. Lucena
• Sandra L. McLean
• Tamara L. Mosbarger
• James F. Reilley
• Barbara L. Roberts
• Vacancy
• Vacancy

Former judges

• Gerald Hermansen
• Steven J. Howell

Judicial selection

The method of judicial selection for the California Superior Courts is officially non-partisan election of judges, though many judges join the court via gubernatorial appointment. Once judges are appointed, they compete in the next general election following appointment.

If an incumbent Superior Court judge files for reelection and draws no opponent, that race does not appear on the ballot. If the race is contested, the candidate who wins more than 50% of the vote is elected. If no candidate receives more than 50%, the top two compete in a runoff in the general election in November.

See also

• Butte County, California
• California Superior Courts

External links

• Website of the Superior Court of Butte County
• California Courts, Trial Court Roster
• OrovilleMR.com, "Judge's retirement leaves two vacancies at courthouse," March 29, 2012