Cualificaciones: ¿Qué formación, experiencia y características te cualifican para este puesto?
Ética: Dado que los candidatos judiciales solicitan donaciones y recaudan dinero para ser elegidos, ¿cómo pueden los votantes tener la seguridad de que las donaciones de campaña no afectarán la forma en que los jueces interpretan la ley y/o revisan las decisiones de tribunales inferiores?
Separación de poderes: ¿Cuál es su opinión sobre el papel de los tribunales en relación con las demás ramas del gobierno?
Equidad: ¿Qué se puede hacer para mejorar el acceso a la justicia para todos, incluidas las personas o grupos que pueden estar desatendidos?
Otros asuntos: ¿Qué cuestiones cree usted que serán las más urgentes para la Corte Suprema de Texas?
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Randy Sarosdy
I have 30 years of civil trial and appellate experience and 15 years of experience teaching judges throughout Texas. I am a hard worker, good listener and strive to understand both sides of any issue.
www.randyforjudge.org
I have subscribed to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, and any campaign donations that I receive will be reported on a campaign finance report. If elected, I will never base a decision on a campaign donation but will apply the law fairly and impartially, without political influence or partisan consideration, and do my best to ensure that all parties are treated equally under the law.
The courts are sometimes referred to as the "third" branch of government, but they are in fact an independent and co-equal branch with the executive and legislative branches. It is imperative to the functioning of a healthy democracy that courts continue to serve this vital role as an independent and effective arbiter and guardian of fundamental rights.
First, it is important to provide better resources to self-represented litigants as the Justice Court Training Center has done for persons appearing in Justice Court. Second, we need to make sure persons are able to readily locate counsel through the Texas Bar or Legal Aid Services. Third, we need to continue to support the good work of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Indigent Defense Commission.
I believe the most pressing issues for the Texas Supreme Court currently relate to ensuring that the fundamental rights of Texans as guaranteed by the Texas and U.S. Constitutions are fully protected and safeguarded. I also believe the Texas Supreme Court must be vigilant in ensuring the preservation of our democratic institutions, many of which have recently come under attack.
