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Imperial, Inyo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties, CA November 7, 2006 Election
California State Court of Appeal; District 4; Division 2 Voter Information

12 Year Term.

Established by a constitutional amendment in 1904, the Courts of Appeal are California's intermediate courts of review. California has six appellate districts, each with at least one division. The six appellate districts are composed of 19 divisions and 105 justices.

Each division has one Presiding Justice and two or more associate justices, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The appointments are confirmed by the public at the next general election; justices also come before voters at the end of their 12-year terms. Vote "Yes" to confirm each of the following justices; vote "No" to oppose confirmation.

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Results as of Nov 14 5:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (6695/6695)
Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each)
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Betty A. Richli Click here for more information about this candidate
978,448 / 74.3% Yes votes ...... 339,276 / 25.7% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/courtsofappeal/4thDistrictDiv2/justices/richli.htm
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 1994 - Present
  • Judge, San Bernardino Superior Court , 1990 - 1994; Presiding Judge, San Bernardino County Juvenile Court, 1993 - 1994
  • Judge, San Bernardino Municipal Court, 1985 - 1990
  • Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County, 1978 - 198; Supervising Deputy District Attorney San Bernardino County, 1983 - l985
  • J.D. Pepperdine University School of Law, l977
Priorities:
  • Adherence to the Constitutions of the United States and California as well as fidelity to the fair application of the rule of law
  • Courteous and respectfull treatment of all litigants while deciding cases fairly, impartially, and promptly
  • Preserving and promoting the integrity of the judicial system
Douglas P. Miller Click here for more information about this candidate
978,401 / 74.7% Yes votes ...... 331,810 / 25.3% No votes

Priorities:
  • Support the Constitutions of the United States and California and follow the Rule of Law
  • Decide cases fairly,promptly, and impartially
  • Promote Trust and Confidence in the Judicial System
Art W. McKinster Click here for more information about this candidate
971,403 / 73.8% Yes votes ...... 343,981 / 26.2% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/courtsofappeal/4thDistrictDiv2/justices/mckinster.htm
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 1990 to present
  • Judge, San Bernardino County Superior Court, 1985 to 1990
  • Judge, San Bernardino Municipal Court, 1984 to 1985
  • San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney, 1972 to 1984; Chief Deputy District Attorney, 1978 to 1984
  • B.S.,University of Southern California, 1968; J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1971
Priorities:
  • To follow, support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and California and uphold the rule of law.
  • To treat all people appearing before the court with respect and courtesy and decide cases fairly and promptly.
  • To foster and promote public confidence in, and the integrity of, the judicial system.
Jeffrey King Click here for more information about this candidate
921,038 / 70.4% Yes votes ...... 388,166 / 29.6% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 2003 to present
  • Judge, San Bernardino Superior Court, 1995 to 2003
  • Private civil law practice; represented individuals and governmental entities, 1976 to 1995
  • Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 1994 to present
  • Served on the Planning Commission and City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga from 1981 to 1988
  • J.D., McGeorge School of Law, 1976; B.A., University of Redlands, 1972
Priorities:
  • Uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California
  • Apply the laws as enacted by our elected representatives and our citizens through the initiative process
  • Guarantee that all individuals have access to our courts

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