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INCUMBENTS FOR RE-ELECTION

Judge Lorraine Raggio

Judge Lorraine Raggio

For Re-Election, 162nd Civil District Court

Judge Raggio has earned a solid reputation as a hard-working, fair-minded jurist. In addition to her work on the bench, she serves on the Dallas County Juvenile Board and is active in numerous legal and civic organizations.

For more, visit: www.judgeraggio.com

JUDGE DON ADAMS

JUDGE DON ADAMS

For Re-Election, Criminal District Court 2

Since being elected in 2004, Judge Adams has made his court into one of Dallas’ most efficient criminal courts.  Adams has also been active in community service in Dallas County for many years.

For more, visit:  www.re-electjudgedonadams.com

Watch Don Adams' video introduction here.

 

JUDGE JOHN CREUZOT

JUDGE JOHN CREUZOT

For Re-Election, Criminal District Court 4

First appointed by Gov. Ann Richards, Judge Creuzot has presided over this court for 17 years.  He has earned a national reputation for his work on the bench and for his special programs such as the DIVERT drug court program.

For more, visit:  www.judgecreuzot.com

Watch a video introduction from Judge Creuzot here.

 SHERIFF LUPE VALDEZ

SHERIFF LUPE VALDEZ

For Re-Election, Dallas County Sherrif

Sheriff Valdez has brought needed change to the Sheriff’s Department.  From expanding law enforcement and highway patrol programs, to turning around the Dallas County Jail, Valdez has made Dallas a safer place to live and work.

For more, visit:  www.lupevaldez.com

COMMISSIONER JOHN WILEY PRICE

COMMISSIONER JOHN WILEY PRICE

For Re-Election, Dallas County Commissioners Court, District 3

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CONSTABLE JAIME CORTES

CONSTABLE JAIME CORTES

For Re-Election, Constable, Precinct 5

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NOMINEES FOR ELECTION

DON B. CHAE

DON B. CHAE

For 5th District Court of Appeals, Place 3

Chae has served as a Dallas Municipal Judge for 12 years and has 16 years in private practice. He also has 10 years of experience as a college professor and is a graduate of SMU Law School.

For more, visit: www.chaeforjustice.com

JUDGE DAVID HANSCHEN

JUDGE DAVID HANSCHEN

For 5th District Court of Appeals, Place 6


Judge, lawyer and entrepreneur, Hanschen will bring broader perspective and a fresh voice to the Court of Appeals, currently an all Republican court.  He is Judge of the 254th District Court.


For more, visit:  www.davidforjustice.com

See a video introduction from Judge Hanschen here.

JUDGE TINA YOO

JUDGE TINA YOO

For 5th District Court of Appeals, Place 8

Experienced as a prosecutor, firm partner, educator and judge, Yoo will bring diverse experience and understanding to the bench.  She is committed to justice, excellence and service.

For more, visit:  www.judgetinayoo.com

Watch a video introduction by Tina Yoo here.

ERIC V. MOYE

ERIC V. MOYE

For 14th Civil District Court

Moye is a former civil district court judge, appointed by Gov. Ann Richards.  He has over 25 years of civil law experience and an outstanding track record of community service in Dallas.

For more, visit:  www.moyeforjudge.com

Watch a video introduction here.

KEN MOLBERG

KEN MOLBERG

For 95th Civil District Court

Molberg has more than 30 years of civil law experience and is a leader with legal organizations such as the Texas Employment Lawyers Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

For more, visit:  www.kenmolberg.com

See a video about Ken Molberg here.

GRACIE LEWIS

GRACIE LEWIS

For Criminal District Court 3

Lewis has served as Associate Judge of the 305th District Court for 13 years.  She was previously an Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant Public Defender.

For more, visit:  www.gracielewiscampaign.com

Watch an introduction from Gracie Lewis here.

 JOHN R. AMES

JOHN R. AMES

For Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector

The award-winning Tax Assessor/Collector for DeSoto, Ames wants to improve customer service and enhance operational efficiency at the Dallas tax office to yield funds for services like education and healthcare.  He is a respected leader in the Texas tax industry.

For more, visit:  www.johnrames.com

Watch an introduction from John Ames here.

Vote Democratic
EARLY VOTING: October 20-31, 2008
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Pol. adv. paid by Dallas County Democratic Party, Darlene Ewing, Chair, 4209 Parry Ave., Dallas TX 75223, 214-821-8683