Judge Charles Merrell from Lowville, NY, a candidate for Supreme Court Justice in the 5th Judicial District, was the only candidate to receive the highest rating given by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission (“IJEQC”). Out of seven Supreme Court candidates in the 5th Judicial District rated by the IJEQC, Judge Merrell was the only candidate rated “highly qualified”. The other six candidates were all rated as “qualified”.
In a letter addressed to the Honorable Charles C. Merrell, the IJEQC stated, “after due consideration of your background and qualifications, the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Fifth Judicial District has found that you are highly qualified for election as New York State Supreme Court Justice.”
The IJEQC Statement of Ethical Guidelines states, “Voters will have greater confidence in the judicial election process if they know that judicial candidates were screened by independent screening panels and found to possess the qualities necessary for effective judicial performance.”
"I’m honored to receive the highest rating given by the IJEQC for Supreme Court candidates in the 5th Judicial District,” Judge Merrell said. “As the only candidate in the race with full-time judicial experience, including acting Supreme Court Justice since 2007, I'm prepared to continue to serve the residents of my home county, and the entire 5th Judicial District, as State Supreme Court Justice.”
To see the IJEQC ratings for the 2011 Supreme Court candidates in the 5th Judicial District, visit HERE
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