Here’s who’s running in the Democratic primary for Texas Supreme Court Justice Place 2
Randy Sarosdy
Age: 71
Campaign website: randyforjudge.org
Best way for voters to reach you. Please include contact info or link: use contact link on randyforjudge.org
Occupation: attorney
Education: A.B. with high honors, College of William and Mary; J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): no
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism: Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Sustaining Life Member, Austin Bar Foundation; Texas Bar College; Board of Directors, Justice Court Section, State Bar of Texas; Statewide Impaired Driving Task Force; Seedling Foundation; Micah 6 Food Pantry; Austin Community Foundation; Springvale Terrace Assisted Living Home (Silver Spring, Md.); Board of Deacons, Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: no
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: no
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: Charlotte Hezele; Susan Price; Mike McKetta
Why are you seeking this office?: I am seeking this office because I believe it is critical that we have judges on the Texas Supreme Court who will: (1) protect our fundamental rights under the Texas and U.S. Constitutions; (2) safeguard our democratic institutions, which are currently under assault; and (3) reflect our common values as Texans to have integrity, to do what is right and to treat all people with respect and dignity.
What are the biggest challenges facing a Texas Supreme Court justice?: To restore confidence in the judiciary by improving access to justice (including the right to a jury trial) and ensuring that the judiciary retains its independence and is not subject to the control or influence of executive or legislative branch officials.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?:
(1) To protect our fundamental rights under the Texas and U.S. Constitutions
(2) to restore confidence in the judiciary
(3) to ensure that the judiciary retains its independence from the executive and legislative branches.
How will you measure your success as a Texas Supreme Court justice?: My success will be measured by how effective I am in achieving the priorities listed above.
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?: I have 30 years civil trial and appellate experience and 15 years of experience teaching judges in Texas. (The Texas Supreme Court hears only civil cases, not criminal cases. A district court judge who only hears criminal cases would typically run for the Court of Criminal Appeals, not the Texas Supreme Court.) I believe in the rule of law, that the law applies equally to all regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin, and that no one is above the law regardless of status or prior office. If elected I will apply the law fairly and impartially, without political influence or partisan consideration, and do my best to ensure that all persons are treated equally under the law and that fundamental rights guaranteed by the Texas and U.S. Constitutions are fully protected.
DaSean Jones
Democratic candidate DaSean Jones didn’t respond to the Star-Telegram questionnaire.
