James R. Sherck
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James Robert Sherck is an American politician of the Democratic party in Ohio
. He stood for election to the United States House of Representatives
four times—in 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984, each time losing to Republican incumbent Del Latta
. He served as a city prosecutor in Fremont, Ohio
. He was elected judge of the Fremont Municipal Court in 1987,serving from 1988-1991. In 1990, he was elected to Ohio's Sixth District Court of Appeals. He served as a state appellate judge from 1991-2003. In 2002, he was elected judge of the Sandusky County, Ohio Common Pleas Court
. He currently resides in Fremont, Ohio.
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. He stood for election to the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
four times—in 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984, each time losing to Republican incumbent Del Latta
Del Latta
Delbert Leroy "Del" Latta is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. Latta was a Republican from Ohio.-Life and career:...
. He served as a city prosecutor in Fremont, Ohio
Fremont, Ohio
Fremont Public Schools enroll 4,450 students in public primary and secondary schools. The district administers 9 public schools including seven elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, Fremont Ross. In addition, the city is home to one private catholic high school, Saint Joseph...
. He was elected judge of the Fremont Municipal Court in 1987,serving from 1988-1991. In 1990, he was elected to Ohio's Sixth District Court of Appeals. He served as a state appellate judge from 1991-2003. In 2002, he was elected judge of the Sandusky County, Ohio Common Pleas Court
Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
The Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of the state court system of Ohio.The courts of common pleas are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in the state. They are the only trial courts created by the Ohio Constitution . The duties of the courts are outlined in Article IV, Section...
. He currently resides in Fremont, Ohio.
See also
- Election Results, U.S. Representative from Ohio, 5th District