Alicia Marie Berry
Alicia Marie Berry was a candidate for the Position 3 seat on the Benton/Franklin Superior Court in Washington. She was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Berry participated in Ballotpedia's 2016 survey of local judicial candidates. The following sections display her responses to the survey questions. When asked what non-judicial legal experience qualifies her to be a judge, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Over 19 years experience in both Civil and Criminal law in state and federal courts.[1][2] | ” |
When asked why she was running for this particular court seat, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Judicial activism have caused the people to loose faith in the legal system and more particularly in their judges. It is my goal to advocate for judicial restraint and restore the respect and admiration for the legal system and the judicial process by focusing on enforcing the laws passed by the people.[1][2] | ” |
When asked to identify one judge, past or present, who she admires, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | I have always admired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Although I didn't always agree with her rulings, I admired her strong conviction to family, postponing her own legal career to care for her pre-school aged children.[1][2] | ” |
When asked about her primary concern regarding today's judicial system in her state, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Many people believe that in recent years the courts have wielded greater and greater power micromanaging the smallest details of our daily lives. A judge's role is limited to ensuring that the laws passed by the people are consistent with the Constitution, interpreting the laws as written, and applying the facts to the law.[1][2] | ” |
Additional themes
Berry provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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Many people believe that in recent years the courts have exerted greater and greater power micromanaging the smallest details of our daily lives. Congress and the people are vested with the power to make the laws. The President is charged with enforcing the laws. A judge's role is limited to ensuring that the laws passed are consistent with the Constitution, interpreting the laws as written and apply the facts to the law. Alicia advocates for judicial restraint, leaving the role of law maker to the people and their elected congressional representatives. As a civil attorney she has helped businesses and individuals faced with oppressive government and legal oversight seek justice within the legal system. As a prosecutor, she advocated for strong penalties for career criminals. As vice president for the Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society, Alicia sought equal access to justice and advocated for local attorney's to provide free or reduced fee legal services to those in need. Alicia has over 19 years' experience in the law handling both civil and criminal cases in both State and Federal Courts. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, she knows what matters to the people of our community.[3][2] |
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| —Alicia Marie Berry (2016) | ||
Elections
2016
Washington held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. Candidates for district and superior court seats had to file for election by May 20, 2016. Primary elections were held on August 2, 2016, for six seats where more than two candidates filed for election. Incumbent Alex Ekstrom defeated Alicia Marie Berry in the Benton/Franklin Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 3.[4]
| Benton/Franklin Superior Court, Position 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Alex Ekstrom Incumbent |
54.45% | 49,528 |
| Alicia Marie Berry | 45.55% | 41,433 |
| Total Votes | 90,961 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ballotpedia's local judicial candidate survey, 2016, "Alicia Marie Berry's Responses," May 31, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington
State courts:
Washington Supreme Court • Washington Court of Appeals • Washington Superior Court • Washington District Courts • Washington Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Washington • Washington judicial elections • Judicial selection in Washington
