Governor Appointed - Not Elected by the People
This official was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) in 2007 - not chosen through a public vote. They later ran unopposed in 2008 to retain the seat - voters had no alternative candidate to choose.
Hon. Gary C. Giguere, Jr.
Chief Judge, Circuit & Probate Court
19
Years Served
2007
Since
6yr
Term Length
2026
Next Election
Public Opinion Poll
0 total votesBiography
Judge Gary C. Giguere, Jr. has served Kalamazoo County since 2007 and was designated Chief Judge of both the 9th Circuit Court and Probate Court in 2022 by the Michigan Supreme Court. He oversees the Civil/Probate Division and is responsible for the administrative operations of the court. Before taking the bench, Giguere practiced law in Kalamazoo County for several years.
Career Timeline
Chief Judge, 9th Circuit & Probate Court (2022-present)
Circuit Court Judge (2007-present)
Private law practice, Kalamazoo County
Campaign Finance & Funding
No campaign finance data on record. Ran unopposed in 2008 and 2014 after gubernatorial appointment.
Appointed by Gov. Granholm (D) on Feb. 21, 2007
Ran unopposed in 2008 and 2014 - minimal fundraising required
No PAC, AIPAC, or foreign lobby contributions found
Details
- Court
- 9th Circuit Court
- Division
- Civil/Probate
- Jurisdiction
- Civil cases over $25,000, probate matters, estates, guardianships, and court administration
- Education
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, J.D.
- Court Address
- Kalamazoo County Courthouse, 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- Appointed By
- Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D)
- Appointment Year
- 2007
- Later Elected
- 2008 (ran unopposed - no alternative)
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2026 (UPCOMING)