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Samuel T. Wright III

b. 1955

American judge

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About Samuel T. Wright III

Born 1955. Samuel T. Wright III is a judge.

Samuel T. Wright III (born 1955) is a former justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. He was elected to the Supreme Court in November 2015, and lost re-election in 2020.

Early life Wright was born and raised in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Judicial career Wright previously worked as a trial judge for more than 23 years in Letcher County. He was elected on November 3, 2015, defeating his challenger Janet Stumbo, and was sworn in on December 7, 2015. He replaced David Allen Barber, who was appointed in March 2015.

Personal life Wright and his wife have two sons living in eastern Kentucky. One is a wildlife biologist; as of 2015 the other was studying computer programming.

Electoral history Source: Commonwealth of Kentucky, For the office of Justice of the Supreme Court, November 3, 2015

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Important facts

Born
1955, Kentucky, United States
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Judge
Education
Hazard Community and Technical College, University of Kentucky College of Law

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel T. Wright III?

American judge

When was Samuel T. Wright III born?

Samuel T. Wright III was born in 1955 in Kentucky, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States.

What is Samuel T. Wright III's occupation?

Samuel T. Wright III is a judge.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel T. Wright III

· Wikidata: Q23883313

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