Kary Church Watson

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Kary Church Watson
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Education
Bachelor's
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Law
Wake Forest University
Graduate
Bowling Green State University

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

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