Governor Appointed - Not Elected by the People
This official was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) in 2021 - not chosen through a public vote. They later ran unopposed in 2024 to retain the seat - voters had no alternative candidate to choose.
Hon. Alisa L. Parker-LaGrone
Chief Judge Pro Tempore, 8th District Court
5
Years Served
2021
Since
6yr
Term Length
2030
Next Election
Public Opinion Poll
0 total votesBiography
Judge Alisa L. Parker-LaGrone was appointed to the 8th District Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021 and serves as Chief Judge Pro Tempore. She ran unopposed in the 2024 election, securing her seat through 2030. Previously served as managing attorney at Legal Services of South Central Michigan and co-founded ANP Consulting LLC. As Chief Judge Pro Tempore, she serves as the second-in-command of the District Court behind the Chief Judge.
Career Timeline
Chief Judge Pro Tempore, 8th District Court
District Court Judge (2021-present)
Appointed by Governor Whitmer (Oct. 7, 2021)
Ran unopposed 2024, term through 2030
Managing Attorney, Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Co-founder, ANP Consulting LLC
Campaign Finance & Funding
No detailed contribution data found. Ran unopposed in 2024.
Appointed by Gov. Whitmer (D) on Oct. 7, 2021
Campaign committee: 'The Committee to Elect Judge Alisa Parker LaGrone' (ID #520406)
Ran unopposed in 2024 - minimal campaign activity expected
No PAC, AIPAC, or foreign lobby contributions found
Details
- Court
- 8th District Court
- Division
- General
- Jurisdiction
- Misdemeanors, civil cases under $25,000, small claims, landlord-tenant, traffic
- Education
- Western Michigan University alumna
- Court Address
- 8th District Court, 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- Appointed By
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D)
- Appointment Year
- 2021
- Later Elected
- 2024 (ran unopposed - no alternative)
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2030