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F. Wesley Sigmon
F. Wesley Sigmon was a 2014 candidate for the 25th Judicial District, which presides over Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties of North Carolina.[1] He previously ran for a seat on this court in 2010.[2]
Elections
2014
See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2014
Sigmon ran for election to the 25th Judicial District.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 46.9 percent of the vote. He competed against David W. Aycock.
[1]
Judicial performance evaluation
In July 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association released the results of a survey in which it asked lawyers to rate the judicial candidates for the trial courts. The candidates were rated from one to five on five different criteria as well as on their overall performance.[3]
| F. Wesley Sigmon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Skill Rated | # of Responses | Average Rating |
| Integrity & Impartiality | 78 | 3.72 |
| Legal Ability | 77 | 3.45 |
| Professionalism | 78 | 3.69 |
| Communication | 76 | 3.53 |
| Administrative Skills | 56 | 3.41 |
| Overall Performance | 79 | 3.47 |
2010
Sigmon ran for a seat on the 25th Judicial District. He was defeated by L. Suzanne Owsley in the general election, receiving 41.63 percent of the vote.[2]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2010
Education
Sigmon received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D. degree from North Carolina Central University.[4]
Career
Sigmon is a former attorney of Sigmon, Sigmon, and Isenhower in Newton, North Carolina. He current practices with the firm of Kennedy and Wulfhorst.[5]
Awards and associations
- Sherrills Ford Optimist Club
- Eastern Catawba County Starz AAU basketball program
- Board of Directors, Trojans Country Fitness Training, Inc.
- Organizer, ODDIE Cares Foundation, Inc.
- Officer, Hearts and Hope Foundation, Inc.
- Member, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church[4]
Approach to the law
| “ | As a Judge, I will look for innovative methods to address our overburdened criminal justice system, yet still protect the public. I will strive for sentencing that equally punishes a defendant, but provides the necessary rehabilitation to reduce the risk of re-offenders. Our District will benefit from my work ethic, energy, enthusiasm, and perspective.[6] | ” |
| —F. Wesley Sigmon[7] | ||
See also
External links
- Wesley Sigmon 2014 campaign website
- The North Carolina Court System, "Burke County - District 25"
- The North Carolina Court System, "Caldwell County - District 25"
- The North Carolina Court System, "Catawba County - District 25B"
- UNC TV, "Election 2010: F. Wesley Sigmon" (dead link)
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate List Group by Contest," March 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Carolina Secretary of State, "Unofficial General Election Results," 2010
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Judicial Performance Evaluation Survey," July 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wesley Sigmon campaign website, "Meet F. Wesley Sigmon," archived September 12, 2014
- ↑ Wesley Sigmon campaign website, "Experience," archived September 12, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wesley Sigmon 2014 campaign website, archived September 12, 2014
