Bill Moody
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Judge William E. "Bill" Moody was the Democratic nominee for Place Two on the Supreme Court of Texas in the November 2006 general election.[1] His opponent was the incumbent, Justice Don Willett. Judge Moody has served as the presiding judge of the 34th District Court in El Paso since 1986.
Judge Moody sought to become the first El Pasoan to be elected to statewide office in Texas as well as the only Democrat on the Court, whose current membership is all Republican.[2] In his campaign, he walked across Texas, which drew extensive press coverage.[3][4][5][6]
[edit] Endorsements
Moody received the endorsements of the following Texas newspapers, which cite his experience, reputation, balance, and fairness:
- The Daily Texan[10]
- The Victoria Advocate[16]
- In addition, Judge Moody was the favored candidate of Texas lawyers in a non-partisan poll conducted by the Texas State Bar.[18]
[edit] References
- ^ Campaign website
- ^ Reprint from UTEP Prospector
- ^ Reprint from Houston Chronicle, September 18, 2006
- ^ San Antonio Express News, September 18, 2006
- ^ El Paso Times, September 19, 2006
- ^ List of articles at campaign website
- ^ Amarillo Globe & News October 15, 2006
- ^ Austin American Statesman October 16, 2006
- ^ Austin Chronicle October 20, 2006
- ^ Reprint from The Daily Texan, October 23, 2006
- ^ Dallas Morning News, September 12, 2006
- ^ Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 17, 2006
- ^ Houston Chronicle October 23, 2006
- ^ Lufkin Daily News October 19, 2006
- ^ San Antonio Express-News October 18, 2006
- ^ Victoria Advocate October 22, 2006
- ^ Waco Tribune-Herald October 23, 2006
- ^ Results of the Texas Bar 2006 Judicial Poll, February 2006
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