David Viviano
David Viviano is the current judge in this position, so he is the incumbent candidate.
PARTY: Republican
AGE: 44
RESIDENCE: Sterling Heights
EDUCATION: Law degree, 1996, University of Michigan law school; bachelor's degree, 1994, Hillsdale College.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Michigan Supreme Court justice since 2013; Macomb County judge, 2007-13; private law practice.
PERSONAL: Married; four children.
VIEWS:
I believe that in interpreting a constitutional or statutory provision, a judge must apply the original meaning of the provision. I believe that the public is entitled to as much clarity as possible from courts so that our citizens can order their behavior around a predictable set of rules that are known in advance and consistently applied.
AWARDS:
In 2008, then-Judge Viviano worked with a small group of judges to test reforms to Michigan’s jury system. A number of these reforms were adopted and are now being used throughout Michigan. Because of their efforts, Justice Viviano and his colleagues received a national award for jury innovation.
PARTY: Republican
AGE: 44
RESIDENCE: Sterling Heights
EDUCATION: Law degree, 1996, University of Michigan law school; bachelor's degree, 1994, Hillsdale College.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Michigan Supreme Court justice since 2013; Macomb County judge, 2007-13; private law practice.
PERSONAL: Married; four children.
VIEWS:
I believe that in interpreting a constitutional or statutory provision, a judge must apply the original meaning of the provision. I believe that the public is entitled to as much clarity as possible from courts so that our citizens can order their behavior around a predictable set of rules that are known in advance and consistently applied.
AWARDS:
In 2008, then-Judge Viviano worked with a small group of judges to test reforms to Michigan’s jury system. A number of these reforms were adopted and are now being used throughout Michigan. Because of their efforts, Justice Viviano and his colleagues received a national award for jury innovation.