James R. Mitchell
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James R. Mitchell
Prior offices
Louisiana 30th Judicial District Court
Education
James R. Mitchell was a judge of the 30th Judicial District, Division C in Louisiana. He was elected to this position on October 4, 2008, to replace former Judge Lester P. Kees.[1][2] He passed away on July 24, 2015, at the age of 69.[3]
Education
Mitchell earned an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, going on to receive his J.D. from Louisiana State University Law School.[4]
Career
Prior to his election, Mitchell ran a private practice in Leesville, La., that he founded in 1974.[4]
Elections
2014
See also: Louisiana judicial elections, 2014
Mitchell ran for re-election to the 30th Judicial District.
As an unopposed candidate, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Election Results," October 4, 2008
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Elected Officials," accessed December 9, 2014 (Scroll down to "District Judge…")
- ↑ Leesville Daily Leader, "Obituary: Judge James "Jim" Mitchell," accessed September 14, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Leesville Daily Leader, "Mitchell aims for District Judge seat," July 10, 2008
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "November 4, 2014 General Election Candidates," accessed August 25, 2014
