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Monterey County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Monterey; Seat 2 Voter Information

Results as of November 26 3:26pm, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (184/184)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Mark Hood Click here for more information about this candidate 64,716 votes 58.79%

  • 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 45,368 votes 41.21%
  • Occupation: Monterey County Prosecutor/Legal Instructor
  • Legal Instructor
  • Charitable Foundation Director/V.P.
  • J.D. University of Florida, Dean's List
  • B.A. George Washington University, cum laude
  • 17 years courtroom experience
  • Law Enforcement's #1 Choice for Judge
Priorities:
  • My local 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 the only candidate with actual Monterey County legal experience, and I will ensure just and appropriate sentences are rendered in our courts.
Jonathan Siegel (Write-In) Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Occupation: Attorney at Law
  • Practicing Attorney 38 years
  • B.S. degree in Psychology University of Wisconsin
  • J.D. degree University of Wisconsin
  • Former Public Defender
  • Resident of Carmel Valley, Married with 2 grown children
Priorities:
  • To be respectful and courteous to all people entering my courtroom; litigants, attorneys, witnesses, victims and the general public.
  • To listen to evidence and legal arguments and render knowledgeable decisions.
  • To preside over a courtroom where justice prevails and the law is applied equally to all who enter.

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  Events

Candidate Forums

  • October 22, 2008 in Seaside at the Villa Del Monte Senior Citizen's Complex, Multipurpose Room. Located at 1670 Broadway Avenue in Seaside. Hosted by the Citizens League for Progress. The public is invited. For more information, call 394-9047.
  • October 9, 2008 at Hartnell College, 156 Homestead Avenue in Salinas at the Choral Room PA-125. 5:30-8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Salinanas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For further questions, contact Cathy Martin at 831-424-7611.
News and Analysis

Monterey County Herald

The Californian
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