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Contra Costa County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Contra Costa Voter Information

6 Year Term.

Results as of May 4 2:40pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (787/787)
23.8% Voter Turnout (283/1,187)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John Sugiyama Click here for more information about this candidate 139,238 votes 68.3%

  • Occupation: Superior Court Judge
  • Superior Court Judge, 2002- Present
  • Deputy Director and Chief Counsel, California Department of Corrections, 2000-2002
  • Senior Assistant Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Civil Division, 1992-2000
  • Senior Assistant Attorney General, California Department of Justice, Criminal Division, 1985-1992
  • Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice, 1975-1985
  • Graduate of UC Berkeley undergraduate and UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law
Priorities:
  • Continue record of respect for the process and the people appearing in my courtroom.
  • Ensure the courtroom is a place of justice.
  • Issue fair and decisive decisions; guarantee accessibility.
Denise Marie (Dunn) Schmidt Click here for more information about this candidate 64,747 votes 31.7%
  • Occupation: Acting Court Commissioner
  • J.D. John F. Kennedy University, School of Law
  • Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, 1998-Present
  • Private Practice- Civil Litigation, 1986-1998
  • Courts of Appeal - First, Third and Fifth Districts
  • Alameda County District Attorney's Office, Support Staff 1978-1980
  • Fmr. Chairperson, Environmental Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association
Priorities:
  • Maintain the Integrity of the Court
  • Provide Just and Equitable Resolutions
  • Continued Service and Commitment to the Community
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