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Carol Najera
 
302,786 votes
50.56%
- Occupation: Violent Crimes Prosecutor
 - Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (28 YEARS)-Violent Crimes Prosecutor
 - Marshall B. Ketchum University-Trustee
 - Jurist Doctorate-USC
 - Bachelor of Arts Degree-USC
 - carolnajeraforjudge@gmail.com
  
Priorities:
- I shall administer justice in a fair-minded manner that both protects the rights of the individual and addresses the needs of the community.
 - I will advocate through the judiciary to keep local justice and neighborhood courthouses available to all, even the most disenfranchised.
 - I will run my courtroom in a manner that respects the time and efforts of all participants, including jurors, witnesses and attorneys.
  
James B. Pierce
 
296,077 votes
49.44%
- Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
 - 25 years as a Judge,Los Angeles Superior Court
 - Presided over 700 jury trials (murder, rape, gang, child molestation, etc.)
 - Presided over 7 murder trials 2013-2014
 - votejudgepierce@gmail.com
  
Priorities:
- Continue to serve the public in a just and fair manner
 - Continue to be respectful of all in and out of the courtroom
 - Continue to serve with integrity, independence, diligence and impartiality
  
  
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2 questions on Qualifications and Alternative Sentences for Non-Violent Offenders.
 
News and Analysis 
 
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