LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Los Angeles County, CA March 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Douglas G. Carnahan

Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; Office 31

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Court Commissioner/Professor
  • Superior Court Commissioner; Municipal Court Commissioner 1984-2000
  • Rated "Well Qualified [highest possible rating] by L.A. County Bar Assn.
  • Civil and criminal experience, both as lawyer and bench officer
  • Teaching experience: UWLA Law, USC Law, Loyola Law, Northrup Law, El Camino Community College
  • Admitted to bar, 1975; B.S. UCLA (Engineering), J.D. UC Hastings
  • U.S. Army veteran (1971-73); married, two children
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Bring fairness to the bench. Treat everyone with dignity.
  • Follow the law wherever it leads. Protect the rights of litigants and victims.
  • Work hard. Continue to participate in judicial administration and continuing judicial education.
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Position Papers
Continuing Judicial Education
Commissioner Carnahan supports active and continuing education for all members of the California Judiciary
Court Unification
Commissioner Carnahan supports the unification of our Municipal and Superior Courts, which became effective in Los Angeles County on January 22, 2000.
The Role of a Judge
Commissioner Carnahan believes that the role of a judge in American society is to follow the law, behave independently as he or she understands the law, and to treat all persons - litigants, victims, and attorneys - with calmness and dignity.
 
Key Endorsements
  • George Deukmejian, Former Governor of California
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party
  • Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)
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