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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 117 Voter Information

A runoff may be held on 11/4/2014 between the top 2 candidates who received the most votes if neither receives a majority. If one candidate receives a majority of votes in this election, that candidate wins and no runoff will be held.

Results as of Jun 25 1:20pm, 100% of Precincts Reporting (4,870/4,870)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Carol Najera Click here for more information about this candidate 302,786 votes 50.56%

  • Occupation: Violent Crimes Prosecutor
  • Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (28 YEARS)-Violent Crimes Prosecutor
  • Marshall B. Ketchum University-Trustee
  • Jurist Doctorate-USC
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree-USC
  • carolnajeraforjudge@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • I shall administer justice in a fair-minded manner that both protects the rights of the individual and addresses the needs of the community.
  • I will advocate through the judiciary to keep local justice and neighborhood courthouses available to all, even the most disenfranchised.
  • I will run my courtroom in a manner that respects the time and efforts of all participants, including jurors, witnesses and attorneys.
James B. Pierce Click here for more information about this candidate 296,077 votes 49.44%
  • Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
  • 25 years as a Judge,Los Angeles Superior Court
  • Presided over 700 jury trials (murder, rape, gang, child molestation, etc.)
  • Presided over 7 murder trials 2013-2014
  • votejudgepierce@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Continue to serve the public in a just and fair manner
  • Continue to be respectful of all in and out of the courtroom
  • Continue to serve with integrity, independence, diligence and impartiality

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