District Court Judges

The Judge Jena Culler-Grant Smithson contest

Oct. 16, 2012

Twelve lawyers are running for six contested District Court seats in the November election. This page is devoted to material on the contest between Judge Jena Culler and Grant Smithson.

Culler appeared today at the Forum. Smithson appeared on Oct. 9. Below, as they are available, will be videos of their statements and answers to questions.

Also below are reprints of material on the two candidates contained in a 2012 voters guide published by Democracy NC.

Opening statements

Question: A disproportionate number of African-Americans are being sentenced to jail. What can you do about that?

Additional information

Jena Culler

   Endorsed by Black Political Caucus

   Endorsed by Char-Meck Court Watch

   Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9

   A Democrat 

Grant Smithson

   A Democrat

Democracy NC reprint