District Court Judges

The Judge Ty Hands-Jeff Thompson 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 Ty Hands and Jeff Thompson.

Judge Hands appeared today at the Forum. Thompson did not. Below, as they are available, will be videos of Judge Hands' 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

Ty Hands

   Endorsed by Black Political Caucus

   Endorsed by Char-Meck Court Watch

   Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9

   A Democrat 

Jeff Thompson

   Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9

   A Republican

Democracy NC reprint