Governor Appointed - Not Elected by the People
This official was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) in 2017 - not chosen through a public vote. They later won election in 2018 to retain the seat.
Hon. Kathleen P. Hemingway
Chief Judge, 8th District Court
9
Years Served
2017
Since
6yr
Term Length
2028
Next Election
Public Opinion Poll
0 total votesBiography
Judge Kathleen P. Hemingway serves as Chief Judge of the 8th District Court, the court of first contact for most residents of Kalamazoo County. The District Court handles a high volume of cases including misdemeanors, civil disputes under $25,000, landlord-tenant matters, traffic violations, and small claims. As Chief Judge, Hemingway oversees court operations and judicial assignments. Previously served as a Kalamazoo County assistant prosecuting attorney from 2007 to 2017.
Career Timeline
Chief Judge, 8th District Court (designated by MI Supreme Court)
District Court Judge (2017-present)
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (2007-2017)
Campaign Finance & Funding
No campaign finance data found for any race.
Appointed by Gov. Snyder (R) on May 30, 2017
Elected 2018 to retain seat
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
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. (2007); Hope College, B.A. (2002)
- Court Address
- 8th District Court, 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- Appointed By
- Gov. Rick Snyder (R)
- Appointment Year
- 2017
- Later Elected
- 2018
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2028