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A second forum was held on Tuesday night inviting members of the public to judge potential future Luzerne County judges ahead of next week’s primary election.
Held by the Wilkes-Barre NAACP, the virtual forum comes after last week’s, which was held by the League of Women Voters of Wilkes-Barre Area in conjunction with Misericordia University. The forum was moderated by David Yonki, vice president of the chapter, who allowed the five candidates 90 seconds each to answer a series of questions asked either by him or members of the virtual audience.
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She made tough and important decisions for nine years.
âAs district attorney, I have a different perspective than anyone else,â Salavantis said Wednesday during an editorial board meeting with The Citizensâ Voice. âIâve worked the front lines every day.â
Salavantis, 38, recently resigned as district attorney to run for Luzerne County judge â a move she insists wasnât required, but she made to focus on the judicial campaign.
Salavantis is seeking one of two Luzerne County judicial seats open in this yearâs election. She will appear on both the Democrat and Republican ballot in Mayâs primary election.
Having been elected three times in a countywide vote, Salavantis is touting herself as a person the people of Luzerne County know and can trust.
She thinks thatâs a benefit for the job she seeks.
âMy place has always been practicing law, always in a courtroom,â Dennis said Friday during an editorial board meeting with The Citizensâ Voice.
Dennis, 47, is seeking one of two Luzerne County judicial seats open in his yearâs election. She will appear on both the Democrat and Republican ballot in Mayâs primary election.
Dennis said sheâs practiced all aspects of the law during her 23-year career and feels like her experience makes her uniquely qualified.
âAt this point in my career, Iâm confident and comfortable asking voters for their vote,â Dennis said. âRunning for judge was not a split-second decision for me.
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The next round will be held at Kingwood Park High School on Friday, March 12.