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All Of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 14 10:50am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1539/1539)
Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each)
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Adrienne M. Grover
273,475 / 76.9% Yes votes ...... 82,261 / 23.1% No votes

Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian Click here for more information about this candidate
264,160 / 74.2% Yes votes ...... 91,908 / 25.8% No votes

  • Occupation: Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6
  • Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6, 1989-present
  • Judge of the Superior Court and Municipal Court 1983-1989
  • B.A. UCLA; J.D. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles; M.P.A and Ph.D in Public Administration, University of Southern California
  • Jurist of the Year, Judicial Council of California 2005
  • St. Francis High School Board of Directors 2007-2013
Priorities:
  • To serve the public by deciding appeals fairly, impartially, and diligently, and by treating all people who appear in court with dignity and respect.
  • To serve the public by deciding appeals based on the law, the Constitution of the United States, the California Constitution, and the facts.
  • To participate in legal education, court outreach programs, and community events to educate students and the public about our courts.
Franklin D. Elia Click here for more information about this candidate
262,528 / 75.1% Yes votes ...... 87,041 / 24.9% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice, Court of Appeal (1988 - Present)
  • Judge, Superior Court, Santa Clara County (1986 - 1988)
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Santa Clara County (1983 - 1986)
  • Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Palo Alto (1980 - 1983)
  • Deputy Attorney General, State of California, Criminal Div. (1975 - 1980)
  • Juris Doctorate Degree, Santa Clara University Law School (1975)
Priorities:
  • Maintain the utmost fairness, impartiality, and adherence to due process in dealing with all litigants.
  • Faithfully follow the laws and the Constitution of the United States and the State of California.
  • Treat all persons appearing in court with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
Eugene Milton Premo
261,764 / 73.5% Yes votes ...... 94,334 / 26.5% No votes

Miguel Marquez Click here for more information about this candidate
255,205 / 72.0% Yes votes ...... 99,344 / 28.0% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice, Court of Appeal (2012-2014)
  • County Counsel, Acting County Counsel and Assistant County Counsel, Santa Clara County (2008-2012)
  • General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel, San Francisco Unified School District (2006-2008)
  • Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney's Office (2004-2006)
  • Deputy County Counsel, San Mateo County (2002-2004; 1998-2000)
  • Associate Attorney at Private Law Firms (Cooley Godward 1996-1998; Remcho, Johansen & Purcell 2000-2002)
  • B.A., Stanford University 1989; MPP, Harvard University 1991; J.D., UC Berkeley 1996
  • miguel.marquez@stanfordalumni.org
Priorities:
  • To uphold my sworn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California.
  • To decide each case objectively and fairly and to treat each party equally and with dignity and respect.
  • To work hard, be prepared, listen attentively to all litigants (rich or poor, powerful or weak), and render impartial decisions in a timely manner.

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