About the Primary

May 12, 2010

Leading up to and following the primary race, a few people have commented that they had not seen my name on the ballot, and asked whether I am still running for judge. I suspect some of you are wondering the same thing. The short answer is YES, I am running for district court judge, but I did not have to compete in the primary. My name will appear on the ballot in November as part of the general election.

A judicial candidate is not required to compete in the primary election unless there are more than two candidates for the same judicial seat. If there are more than two candidates for the same judicial seat, all of the candidates for that seat must compete in the primary, and the two candidates emerging with the most votes, proceed to the general election in November. I am a candidate for a judicial seat in which there is only one other candidate, so neither I nor my opponent had to compete with the primary race.

In November, you will see my name – “John Jay Watson” – on the ballot next to my opponent, Shirley Brown. You may vote for one of us. Remember, judicial races are non-partisan. So, whether you are Democrat or Republican, voting a straight ticket only will not cast a vote for a judicial candidate. To vote for your judicial candidate of choice, you must look down the ballot, find the candidate’s name, and mark the ballot. Likewise, if you are registered Independent, Unaffiliated, or other, to vote for your judicial candidate of choice, you must look down the ballot, find their name, and mark the ballot.

On November 2, look down the ballot, find “John Jay Watson” on the ballot, and vote Jay for District Court Judge.

Thank You.

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