Santa Clara County Judicial Races
Judge of the Superior Court, Office 5
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Jay Boyarsky
- Chief Assistant District Attorney, Santa Clara
- Youth: “As a prosecutor of 30 years, I am passionate about justice, especially protecting children.”
- Experience: “I am District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s second-in-command, running the largest DA’s office in Northern California.”
- Accomplishments: “I worked tirelessly to change the law. ‘Maricela’s Law’ made it easier to prosecute rapists and child molesters.”
- www.jayboyarsky.com
Johnene Linda Stebbins
- Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara
- Experience: “Johnene has prosecuted thousands of cases including homicide, child molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse.”
- Priorities: “She has dedicated her career to fighting for public safety, championing victims’ rights, while embracing fairness, compassion and rehabilitation.”
- Environment: “Johnene is recognized for her steadfast commitment to the prosecution of environmental crimes.”
- www.johnenelindastebbinsforjudge.org
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