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California State Government November 7, 2006 Election
California State Supreme Court Voter Information

One Chief Justice and six associate justices are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The appointments are confirmed by the public at the next general election; justices also come before voters at the end of their 12-year terms. Vote "Yes" to confirm each of the following justices; vote "No" to oppose confirmation.

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Results as of Nov 14 5:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (25090/25090)
Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each)
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Joyce L. Kennard Click here for more information about this candidate
3,870,014 / 74.5% Yes votes ...... 1,323,418 / 25.5% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, 1989-present
  • Associate Justice, State Court of Appeal, Second District (Los Angeles), 1988-1989
  • Trial Judge, 1986-1988
  • Senior Staff Attorney, State Court of Appeal, Second District (Los Angeles), 1979-1986
  • J.D. and M.P.A., University of Southern California, 1974
  • B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California, 1971 (attended college while working 20 hours a week as a secretary)
Priorities:
  • To fairly and evenhandedly interpret the laws of California and the state and federal Constitutions
  • To approach each case with an open mind, and to weigh the arguments of the parties carefully and objectively, without any personal bias or agenda
  • Not to favor the rich over the poor or the powerful over the weak, but to treat all parties before the court as equals
Carol A. Corrigan Click here for more information about this candidate
3,790,356 / 74.4% Yes votes ...... 1,307,174 / 25.6% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, 2006 - present
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 1994-2006
  • Judge, Alameda County Superior Court, 1991-1994
  • Judge, Alameda County Municipal Court, 1987-1991
  • Deputy District Attorney, Alameda County, 1975-1987
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, 1981-1994
Priorities:
  • To serve as a fair and honest judge, committed to justice for all Californians
  • To follow and apply the law as enacted by the voters and their representatives
  • To write opinions that explain the law clearly and provide sound guidance for future cases
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Statements and Interviews

  • Video Voter - Select "Supreme Court Confirmations", then Corrigan and Kennard to see a statement. Produced by Center for Governmental Studies (2 min. each)
  • Free AirTime Project - Select "Supreme Court Confirmations" then candidate name to see interviews of Corrigan and Kennard. Requires Adobe Flash and Windows Media Player. Produced by the California Channel. (30 min. each)
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