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El Dorado County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of El Dorado; Office 6 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 15 4:45pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (157/157)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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James R. Wagoner 27658 votes 59.9%

  • Occupation: Assistant District Attorney
  • Prosecutor for more than 10 years, more than 8 in El Dorado County
  • Over 1000 court & jury trials
  • Substantial civil litigation, juvenile & appellate experience
  • Former police officer
  • Jury trials in murder, 3-strikes, other serious felonies and complex civil cases
  • Endorsed by 7 currently seated judges, law enforcement organizations & local community leaders
Priorities:
  • Protect the safety and well being of the citizens of El Dorado County.
  • Be tough on crime, fair and honest.
  • Increase the efficiency and accessibility of the courts and ensure that juror time is used effectively.
David C. Becker 18473 votes 40.0%
  • Occupation: Judge Pro Tem, Attorney
  • Endorsed by Judges Riley, Byrne & Hatch
  • Endorsed by Bailiffs & Court Staff
  • Endorsed by El Dorado County Employees' Assn.
  • 65 Criminal Jury Trials; 35 Civil Jury Trials
  • Only candidate with criminal, civil, family law, probate and juvenile experience!
  • 19 years of experience; Rated AV by National Panel
Priorities:
  • Reduce crime with tougher sentences.
  • Eliminate Family Law backlog immediately.
  • Increase rehabilitation options for juvenile offenders.

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