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State of New York (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster Counties) November 7, 2006 Election
Justice; New York Supreme Court; District 3 Voter Information

14 Year Term. Salary: $136,700

The NYS Supreme Court has general and original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It has the authority to dissolve marriages and to issue injunctions restraining the conduct of individuals and groups. Retirement is mandatory at age 70. However, if the business of the court requires, a judge may serve up to six additional years if certified as physically and mentally fit.

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Karen K. Peters Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Republican, Democratic, Independence, Conservative, Working Families
  • Occupation: Supreme Court Justice
  • BA, George Washington University
  • JD, New York University School of Law
  • Ulster County Family Court Judge 1984-1992
  • Justice of the Supreme Court 1993 - present
  • Designation to the Appellate Division - 1994 - present
  • Member, NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct
Priorities:
  • Diversity in the judiciary
  • Equal Justice for all
  • Accountability regardless of status
Gus Devine
  • Party: Republican, Democratic, Independence, Conservative
Elon Harpaz
  • Party: Working Families
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Official Information

NY State Unified Court System

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