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Los Angeles County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 94 Voter Information

Salary: $178,789

Results as of Nov 28 5:11pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,883/4,883)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Michael J. O'Gara Click here for more information about this candidate 1,464,361 votes 63.18%

  • Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
  • 17 years with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
  • Rated "Well Qualified" by the Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Graduate of UCLA and Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles
Priorities:
  • To ensure Justice is served in our County.
  • To ensure a fair hearing for all parties in court.
  • To ensure that violent offenders are off our streets.
C. Edward Mack Click here for more information about this candidate 853,406 votes 36.82%
  • Occupation: Criminal Trial Attorney
  • Chemist
  • Vietnam Era War Veteran, Air Force
  • Tried over 100 jury trials
  • Criminal Experience as Public Defender
  • Civil Experience as Judicial Law Clerk
  • Experienced in handling high volumes of cases
Priorities:
  • To provide justice to all litigants, no matter what background and to run my courtroom with expediency and dignity, exemplifying efficiency
  • Establish a mental health court/diversion program
  • Establish a juvenile court "Early Prevention/Parental Intervention program to stop gang killings, violence and other gang crimes

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  Candidates Answer Questions

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Qualifications, Sentencing, and Media coverage.

Official Information

Superior Court of California,
County of Los Angeles
Video Coverage

One-Minute Introductory Statements

Six-Minute Interviews Interviews with all ten Judicial Candidates scheduled for webcast or broadcast
  • Channel LA36
    (expect to see about 1-1/2 minutes of announcements while program loads)
  • Torrance Channel 28
    October 15 - 28, 8:00 pm
    October 29 - November 3, 7:00 pm
News and Analysis

L.A. County Bar Association

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