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Monterey County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Superior Court Judge; Monterey County; Seat 2 Voter Information

Results as of July 1 11:36am, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (184/184)
46,484 Votes Cast

Runoff Election 11/4/2008

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Thomas Wills Click here for more information about this candidate 15,226 votes 32.76%

  • Occupation: Attorney
  • B.S. - Fordham University
  • J.D. - Monterey College of Law
  • Graduated 1st in class in law school
  • 2007 Lewis Fenton Excellency in Advocacy Award winner, Monterey County Bar Association
  • Judge Pro Tem, Monterey County Superior Court
  • Member, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Monterey College of Law
Priorities:
  • Serving the people of Monterey County with hard work, fairness and respect
  • Dignified and efficient handling of civil and criminal calendar
  • Apply the law firmly and equally to all drawing upon the depth of 30 years of civil law, criminal law and business experience
Mark Hood Click here for more information about this candidate 13,087 votes 28.15%
  • Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
  • Deputy District Attorney for 19 years
  • Civil Litigator with Long & Levit, San Francisco
  • Graduated with great distinction, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
  • Graduated cum laude, San Francisco State University
  • Co-founder, Safe Have Animal Sanctuary
  • Resident of Pacific Grove, married to Jeanne Heinzen Hood, two children
Priorities:
  • We can be tough on violent crime, and smart on prevention
  • We can remove the worst criminals from society, and stop youth from getting into trouble in the first place
  • Firm, fair and impartial justice is the best protection - for us, our property and our way of life
Todd A. Hornik, Esq. Click here for more information about this candidate 9,784 votes 21.05%
  • Occupation: Monterey County Prosecutor
  • Legal Instructor
  • Charitable Foundation Director/V.P.
  • J.D. University of Florida
  • B.A. George Washington University
  • 17 years courtroom experience
  • Law Enforcement's #1 Choice for Judge
Priorities:
  • My experience and perspective as an advocate in Monterey County demonstrates my commitment to serving this community for decades to come.
  • I will use my practical knowledge of Monterey County's unique customs and practices to promote fairness, justice and an efficient courtroom.
  • I am best able to ensure that the rights of victims are respected and just and appropriate sentences are rendered in our courts.
Luma Serrano Williams Click here for more information about this candidate 8,387 votes 18.04%
  • Occupation: California State Attorney
  • Columbia University School of Law
  • B.A., UC Berkeley, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Alisal High School Graduate
  • Los Angeles County D.A's office
  • Monterey County Public Defender
  • Workers' Compensation defense lawyer
Priorities:
  • If elected, I will work closely with law enforcement in an effort to combat gang violence. One of my priorities will be community outreach.
  • I am committed to the rule of law, to fairness, justice, and equal protection under the law.
  • If elected, I will firmly punish convicted wrongdoers and will ensure that those appearing before me leave with the feeling that justice was served.

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Hornik-Form 460, 1/1/08 thru 3/17/08

Wills-Form 460, 1/1/08 thru 3/17/08
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