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Ten Circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit are returning to the bench without opposition, but three will appear on the ballot of voters in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties. 7th Judicial Circuit Judge - Group 6Anna HandyParty affiliation: Non-PartisanAge: 36Candidate’s family: Spouse and 2 childrenOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Juris Doctor DegreePolitical experience: NoneWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? I have over thirty years of legal experience, including the past 5 ½ years as a Circuit Judge. I avow and commit to perform my duties as a Circuit Judge impartially, with integrity, civility & fairness to all litigants and participants. As the incumbent Circuit Judge for Group 27, I have had the privilege of managing a Unified Family Court docket for the citizens of the Seventh Circuit.

Ten Circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit returned to the bench without opposition. 7th Judicial Circuit Judge - Group 14Joan AnthonyAge: (no answer)Candidate’s family: (no answer)Occupation: Small Business OwnerEducation: I received my Bachelor’s degree in History from Bethune-Cookman College in 1981 and my Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in 1984. Occupation: Attorney at Canan LawEducation: Bachelors from Westminster College JD from Florida Coastal School of Law Florida Bar Board Certified Trial ExpertPolitical experience: None. Now more than ever we need judges who are ready to take the bench and hit the ground running. We need judges who can hit the ground running with little to no learning curve and the experience to utilize technology to advance the justice system forward!

Incumbent Public Defender James Purdy will step down at the end of his current term after 16 years in office. After being elected the 1st female public defender in the 7th Judicial Circuit, I'd like to be remembered for saving the taxpayers of Saint Johns, Flagler, Putnam & Volusia Counties hard earned tax dollars, by increasing the use of technology and reducing the costs of services. OccupationFelony Division Chief, Public Defender's Office, 7th CircuitAdd Tag to Answer7. Attorney retention- The Office of the Public Defender needs to focus on keeping skilled attorneys for the long term. I have been dealing with the day-to-day stresses of being available to my clients while managing the largest trial office in this circuit.

Republican incumbent State Attorney R.J. Larizza is being challenged by independent candidate Don Dempsey. Campaign website: (no answer)Campaign social media pages: (no answer)R.J. LarizzaParty affiliation: RepublicanAge: 62Candidate’s family: Wife - Trish Larizza, married 29+ years, two Kids - Justin and Ashley, five grandkids with the sixth due in DecemberOccupation: Elected State Attorney 7th Judicial CircuitEducation: Bishop Kenny High School, B.S. Troy State University Criminal Justice, Juris Doctorate Mercer UniversityPolitical experience: I was elected your State Attorney in August of 2008 and took Office in January of 2009. I have worked in the Criminal Justice system since 1980, as a Probation Officer, Private Attorney, Prosecutor and your elected State Attorney. Improving the quality of life for the Citizens of the 7th Judicial Circuit, and keeping them safe and sound!