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Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
District Attorney; County of Santa Clara Voter Information

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Results as of Dec 4 1:58pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1,244/1,244)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Dolores A. Carr Click here for more information about this candidate 219,948 votes 60.67%

  • 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 142,587 votes 39.33%
  • Occupation: Prosecutor
  • Chief Deputy District Attorney
  • 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

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