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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 107 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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Joan M. Chrostek Click here for more information about this candidate 314,980 votes 51.64%

  • Occupation: Major Narcotics Prosecutor
  • Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for 20 years
  • Bachelor of Arts, English, University of San Diego
  • Juris Doctorate, Santa Clara University School of Law
  • Supported by Judges, Attorneys & Law Enforcement
  • Born and raised in Los Angeles County
  • Experienced in Civil, Criminal and Family Law
  • jmchros@aol.com
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • To Administer Justice, giving all an equal opportunity to be heard
  • To Protect the Rights of Victims
Emma Castro Click here for more information about this candidate 294,926 votes 48.36%
  • Occupation: Superior Court Commissioner
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner, 2011 to Present
  • 35 Years as a licensed Attorney
  • UCLA, School of Law, J.D. 1978
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. 1974
  • Community Service Commendations
  • emmacstro@aol.com
Priorities:
  • Improving Educational Outcomes for our Los Angeles County Youth
  • Advocating for Arts and Cultural Programs for our Los Angeles County Youth
  • Increased State Funding to our Los Angeles County Courts

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