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
