The Monroe County Family Court is one of several other trial courts in Monroe County, New York. The court is located within the 7th Judicial District. This court hears cases involving families and children, including, adoption, guardianship and foster care.[1]
Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York, Southern District of New York
State courts:
New York Court of Appeals • New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division • New York Supreme Court • New York County Courts • New York City Courts • New York Town and Village Courts • New York Family Courts • New York Surrogates' Courts • New York City Civil Court • New York City Criminal Courts • New York Court of Claims • New York Problem Solving Courts
State resources:
Courts in New York • New York judicial elections • Judicial selection in New York
New York's judicial elections included a primary on September 10, 2015, and a general on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for primary candidates was August 16, 2015.
Monroe County Family Court, Seat 1, General Election, 2015 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican, Conservative, Independence, Reform | James Vazzana | 56.2% | 64,574 | |
Democratic, Working Families | Maritza Buitrago | 43.8% | 50,346 | |
Write-in votes | 0.04% | 51 | ||
Total Votes | 114,971 | |||
Source: Monroe County Board of Elections, "Unofficial General Election Results," November 4, 2015 |
Race 1, candidates competing for 2 open seats
Candidate | Incumbency | Party | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
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Nathan A. Van Loon | Democratic, Independence | 21.7% | ||
Juan A. Nevarez | Democratic, Working Families | 23.7% | ||
Jim Walsh (New York) | Republican, Conservative | 27.1% | ||
Dandrea Lynn Ruhlmann | Yes | Republican, Conservative, Working Families, Independence | 27.4% |