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Santa Barbara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Santa Barbara; Office 5 Voter Information

6 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 20 1:31pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (316/316)
61580 Votes Cast
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John T. MacKinnon Click here for more information about this candidate 24496 votes 39.78%

  • Occupation: Senior Deputy District Attorney
  • Senior Attorney in District Attorneys Office
  • President - No. Santa Barbara Co. Bar Association
  • Board Member - Santa Maria Boys and Girls Club
  • Executive Board Member - Rodney S. Melville Inns of Court
  • Instructor - Hancock College Police Academy
Priorities:
  • Ensure public safety to the people of Santa Barbara County
  • Increase public access to the court system
  • Helping to alleviate overcrowding at our County Jail.
Jed Beebe Click here for more information about this candidate 13429 votes 21.81%
  • Occupation: Superior Court Attorney
  • Santa Barbara Superior Court Research Attorney (Santa Maria) since 1990
  • Extensive experience as Judge Pro Tem
  • 34 Years Legal Experience - civil and criminal
  • 2005 Presiding Judge's Award
  • 8 years as Deputy County Counsel in Santa Barbara County 1982-1990
  • Former prosecutor City of Hawthorne
Priorities:
  • Justice for all involved in pending court cases
  • Fair and respectful treatment of all persons
  • Efficient handling of calendars especially where jurors are involved
Kevin Ready Click here for more information about this candidate 11838 votes 19.22%
  • Occupation: Santa Barbara County Counsel Attorney
  • Senior Deputy County Counsel for 20 years
  • Former federal prosecutor
  • Former Military JAG officer
  • 32 years experience as attorney
  • Juris Doctor degree and postgraduate certificate
  • Managed coastal protection agency
Priorities:
  • Experience, Integrity and Leadership for the Courts
  • Knowledgeable in many areas of the law, not just one specialty
  • 37 years of dedicated public service
Lynn S. Cutler 11447 votes 18.59%
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