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
