Guide: Nonpartisan Ballot (August 24, 2010) Duval County Election

According to my ballot, the only election is for Circuit Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Group 25.

The two candidates are:

1) Samuel P. Garrison.

2) Mark Hulsey.

Below is a little bit of research I found on the two candidates. Hopefully it will help those who have no clue who these guys are (which is most likely 99% of voters; fortunately, I suppose, only a few will actually vote). Sadly, neither candidates discuss any actual legal opinions on their websites. So, good luck choosing one of them!

1) Samuel Garrison:

• Currently an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
• 10 years of legal experience.
• Supported the establishment of the Clay County Victim Service Center.
• Endorsed by Sheriff Rutherford, Public Defender Shirk, and Senator Wise.

Sources:

http://jacksonville.com/interact/blog/sportsrgood/2009-12-30/sam_garrison_to_run_for_judges_seat

http://garrisonforjudge.com/

2) Mark Hulsey:

• 30 years of trial experience.
• U.S. Army veteran.
• Volunteered "hundreds of pro bono legal hours" with local organizations.
• He runs his own law firm.
• Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.
• "Accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at age 15."
• Endorsed by John Delaney, Tommy Hazouri, Daniel Davis, Michael Corrigan, Kevin Hyde, Dr. Johnny Gaffney, and Mike Hogan.

Sources:

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/401019/mandarin/2010-04-21/some-background-mark-hulsey

http://votehulsey.com/endorsements.html