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Los Angeles County, CA March 5, 2002 Election
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 90 Voter Information

Results as of Mar 28 10:17am, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,845/4,845)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Robert "Bob" Simpson 484,327 votes 66.93%

  • Occupation: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge
  • Superior Court Judge (1988 - present)
  • Chief Deputy Director for California's Dept. of Industrial Relations (1985-1988)
  • State Labor Commissioner (1983-1985)
  • Cornell Law School
  • Harvard Business School
  • Mo. Valley College
Priorities:
  • In his 13th year on the bench, handling major criminal and civil cases as a fair, firm, efficient and no-nonsense judge.
  • Judge Simpson has earned the reputation for being tough on crime and for exhibiting the highest level of judicial temperament.
  • Supports the rights of victims, witnesses and jurors
Kenneth E. Wright 239,320 votes 33.07%
  • Occupation: Trial Attorney
  • Dynamic/multi-faceted civil practitioner for over 13 years, handling matters for both plaintiffs and defendants
  • Coauthor (with Judges) -- Rutter Group Practice Guide
  • Bright, energetic, ethical, even-tempered, well-respected and supported by Judicial and Attorney Colleagues
Priorities:
  • Kenneth Wright believes the court system should be "user-friendly" and accessible for those who rely on it.
  • Kenneth Wright believes in an independent court system; he feels judges should not be "activists."
  • Kenneth Wright believes in serving the community where he was born, raised and lives.
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