Kary Church Watson
Kary Church Watson was a candidate for the 26th Judicial District of North Carolina in 2012.[1]
Education
Watson received a B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. degree from Bowling Green State University and a J.D. degree from Wake Forest University.[2]
Career
Watson has worked for the firm of Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes since 2001.[2]
2012 election
Watson ran for election to the District Court on November 6, 2012, but was defeated by David Strickland after receiving 46.61% of the vote.[3][4][1]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012
Judicial candidate survey
The North Carolina Bar Association asked its members to rank judicial candidates on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being "excellent." Below are Watson's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 4.18
- Integrity & Fairness: 4.10
- Legal Ability: 4.47
- Professionalism: 4.03
- Communication: 4.21
- Administrative Skills: 4.24[5]
Endorsements
- North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys[6]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.61
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2012 North Carolina Voter Guide: Kary Church Watson
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections: Official 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Election Results, May 8, 2012"
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Voter Guide for Non-Incumbents," 2012 Scroll to page 9
- ↑ North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys: 2012 endorsement announcement
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina
State courts:
Supreme Court of North Carolina • North Carolina Court of Appeals • North Carolina Superior Courts • North Carolina District Courts
State resources:
Courts in North Carolina • North Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in North Carolina