Governor Appointed - Not Elected by the People
This official was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) in 2015 - not chosen through a public vote. They later ran unopposed in 2016 to retain the seat - voters had no alternative candidate to choose.
Hon. Christopher T. Haenicke
Judge, 8th District Court
11
Years Served
2015
Since
6yr
Term Length
2030
Next Election
Public Opinion Poll
0 total votesBiography
Judge Christopher T. Haenicke has served on the 8th District Court since 2015. He ran unopposed in the 2024 election, securing his seat through 2030. Before joining the bench, he spent 13 years as vice president at Greenleaf Trust and 9 years in private law practice.
Career Timeline
8th District Court Judge (2015-present)
Ran unopposed 2024, term through 2030
Vice President, Greenleaf Trust (13 years)
Private law practice (9 years)
Campaign Finance & Funding
No detailed contribution data found. Filed reporting waiver after unopposed race.
Appointed by Gov. Snyder (R) on Jan. 15, 2015
Campaign committee: 'Committee to Elect Chris Haenicke Judge' (ID #517388)
Ran unopposed in 2016 - reporting waiver likely
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
- 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
- 2015
- Later Elected
- 2016 (ran unopposed - no alternative)
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2030