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Dolores A. Carr
93,907 votes
42.03%
- Occupation: Superior Court Judge, Santa Clara County (2000 - present)
- Supervising Judge, Unified Family Court (2005)
- Supervising Judge, Family Division (2002 - 2005)
- Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County (1985 - 2000)
- Private Practice Attorney (1980 - 1985)
- J.D. Southwestern University (1980) Admitted to California Bar (1980)
- B.A. in Spanish with Honors, University of California at Berkeley (1975)
Priorities:
- Restore the trust and confidence of the community that the DA's Office will seek truth and justice, not simply convictions.
- Seek feedback from community members and agencies about how we can better serve them.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, the defense bar, and the courts to improve effectiveness and efficiencies in resolving cases.
Karyn Sinunu
76,015 votes
34.02%
- Occupation: Chief Deputy District Attorney
- Top prosecutor to District Attorney George Kennedy
- California District Attorneys Association Board of Directors
- Napoleon Menard Trial Advocacy Award
- Victim Support Network, Unsung Hero Award
- Mills College, Graduated with Honors
- Peninsula University Law, Valedictorian
Priorities:
- Public safety: conviction and incarceration of violent offenders
- Innovation: cutting-edge technology to ensure accuracy, fairness and accountability
- Professionalism: integrity in vigorous pursuit of truth, fairness to opposition, open to critique and improvement and compassion for victims
Jim Shore
31,920 votes
14.29%
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
- California Prosecutor's Association, President (2000-2006)
- Santa Clara County Government Attorneys Association, President (2000-2005)
- California Juvenile Justice Advisory Commission (2003-2005)
- San Jose Medical Center Foundation, Current President
- Walden West Outdoor School Foundation, Founding President
- City of San Jose Citizen Oversight Committee ($159 Million Public Safety Bond Measure), Vice-Chair
Priorities:
- Passing Jessica's Law so sexual predators are monitored 24 hours
- Emphasizing prevention to steer kids away from crime and drugs and expanding proven programs to combat elder abuse
- Stronger management of the office to direct more resources to fighting crime, and an increased focus on ethics
Marc Buller
21,594 votes
9.66%
- Occupation: Assistant District Attorney
- 20 years of experience as a Santa Clara County prosecutor
- Founded the Community Prosecution Unit
Priorities:
- Crime prevention
- Community partnerships to ensure ethical law enforcement
- Adequate prosecution to ensure a safe Santa Clara County
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3 questions on Experience, Changes, and Budget.
Official Information
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Nonpartisan Information
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Events
- Video of Mar. 16 Debate
- from San Jose City Clerk. Look for "Special Events" and "District Attorney Candidate Forum". 1 hr. 27 min.
- Transcript of Mar. 16 Debate
- from NBC11
- Candidates Forum - Monday, May 15, 7:00pm
Cupertino Community Hall, Torre Ave. (between Library & City Hall)
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