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Orange County, CA March 5, 2002 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 3 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

Results as of Apr 19 10:56am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (2094/2094)
(2,459 Writein Votes 0.6%)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Kimberly Menninger 233,625 votes 54.1%

  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • Fifteen years of prosecutorial experience in the Orange County District Attorney's Office with over 70 jury trials
  • Deputy District Attorney for the County of Orange Supervising South Court Municipal Operations Harbor Justice Center, serving South Orange County.
  • Felony Prosecutor in the elite GANG & TARGET UNIT prosecuting the most serious cases for eight years.
  • "Operation Roundup" Prosecutor of Gang cases in a joint Gang clean-up project of Santa Ana's notorious Sixth Street Gang with the FBI and SAPD.
  • Created and launched the Orange County "Truancy Response Program".
  • Past Chairman of the Tustin Assistance League, Winifred Campbell Auxiliary, Laurel House and active member.
Priorities:
  • Protect the Citizens of Orange County by keeping our Neighborhoods & Schools Safe from criminals.
  • Serve the People by Honoring the Victims Bill of Rights and Protecting the Rights of Innocent Victims.
  • Enforce the Law through Strict Sentences for Violent Criminals, Support of Three Strikes & Enforcement of the Death Penalty.
Bruce William Dannemeyer 166,390 votes 38.5%
  • Occupation: Trial Attorney
  • Fought for justice in court for 19 years, including before the California Supreme Court.
  • Served as Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court.
  • Rated highest for ability and ethics by fellow attorneys.
  • President of local church.
  • Testified before State Senate Judiciary Committee on legislation to protect property owners.
  • Endorsed by Police Chiefs, Prosecutors, Judges, Elected Officials (including former Gov. Deukmejian), and Bar Association leaders.
Priorities:
  • Keep Orange County safe by enforcing the Death Penalty, 3-Strikes, and common sense sentencing.
  • Guarantee the right of victims of crime to be heard.
  • Serve the public by applying, not creating, the law firmly and fairly.
Grainne Hardiman-Ward 31,926 votes 7.4%
  • Occupation: Lawyer
  • Certified Family Law Specialist, with a tough no nonsesnse reputation.
  • Frequently volunteers as Judge Pro Tem.
  • Sixteen years experience in Family, Civil and Criminal Law.
  • Motivated students in the Orange County Stay in School Program
  • Served as Adjunct Professor of Law.
  • Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to the Irish Community. Born in Ireland, became US Citizen in Orange County.
Priorities:
  • Focus on Protecting the Children and Families of Orange County.
  • Tough Judge on Drunk Drivers, Drug Dealers and Gang Violence.
  • Support the Death Penalty where warranted.

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