Paul Starita

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Paul Starita

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Paul Starita ran for election for judge of the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. Starita lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Starita completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Starita was born on May 4, 1966.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in San Diego County, California (2020)

General election

General election for Superior Court of San Diego County

Tim Nader defeated Paul Starita in the general election for Superior Court of San Diego County on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tim Nader (Nonpartisan)	53.1	717,788
		Paul Starita (Nonpartisan)	46.9	635,097

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,352,885
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Superior Court of San Diego County

Paul Starita and Tim Nader defeated Pete Murray and Mike Murphy in the primary for Superior Court of San Diego County on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Starita (Nonpartisan)	30.5	206,374
✔	Submit photo	Tim Nader (Nonpartisan)	26.0	175,609
		Pete Murray (Nonpartisan)	22.3	150,654
	Submit photo	Mike Murphy (Nonpartisan)	21.3	143,779

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 676,416
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Paul Starita completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Starita's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

The San Diego County Bar Association has rated me "Exceptionally Qualified" to serve as a Superior Court Judge.

For almost 17 years, I have served our County as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. As a federal prosecutor, I investigated and prosecuted well over 500 felony cases including drug trafficking / organized crime, corruption, and violent crime. Presently a civil trial attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office, I defend the United States in civil lawsuits and prosecute civil fraud cases.

Now a Marine Colonel, Judge Advocate, I have served on active duty and in the Reserve for 30 years. I was assigned to various leadership and legal roles including military prosecutor, military defense counsel, and regional environmental counsel. Also, I served four years as a Military Judge and Senior Military Judge where I presided over jury and bench trials, motion hearings, and plea and sentencing hearings. Currently, I serve as an Appellate Judge on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals.

Between my active duty service and that at the U.S. Attorney's Office, I spent two years as a civil litigation associate at a mid-size law firm where I litigated matters in Superior Courts in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will promote the fair adminstration of justice.
• I will eliminate bias in the courtroom.
• I will promote public safety in our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public service.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents. As a first generation Italian-American, they imbued me with a love for our Country and all of its people. They are why I have chosen public service.

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