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Orange County, CA June 2, 1998 Primary

Judge of the Superior Court; Office 1

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Gail A. Andler 268,520 votes 75.2%

  • Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court, Orange County
  • Experienced and respected judge
  • Handled thousands of criminal, civil and juvenile cases
  • Former successful Deputy District Attorney and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
  • Wrote tough anti-gang legislation
  • Successfully prosecuted unethical attorneys
  • Successfully represented small business owners in transactional and litigation matters
Priorities:
  • Continue to maintain public confidence as a firm, fair, respected, experienced judge
  • Continue to maintain public confidence with tough sentences for repeat offenders and violent criminals
  • Reduce delay and frivolous law suits; stop abusive litigation practices
P. Arnsen "Arnie" Blakely 87,022 votes 24.4%
  • Party: Non partisan office
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Thoroughly experienced trial lawyer
  • Tried more than 100 cases in Superior Court
  • 26 years of practice experience
  • Successful prosecutor in DA's office
  • 20 yrs practice law in Orange County
  • Passed CPA exam
Priorities:
  • Help improve judiciary with a thoroughly experienced candidate.
  • Experienced civil law judges have vanished from Orange County.
  • More is needed than just being tough on crime.

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