I'm announcing my plans to continue serving the people of the 23rd Judicial District by seeking re-election to the bench, a position I've held for more than 10 years.
This will be my fourth term in the 23rd Judicial District, which consists of Wilkes, Yadkin, Ashe and Alleghany counties in Northwest North Carolina.
My experience speaks for itself. I'm a 1984 graduate of Western Carolina University, and a 1987 graduate of Campbell University School of Law. I began my legal career as an associate attorney with Zachary & Zachary Law Offices in Yadkinville, and in March 1989, I began work as an assistant district attorney in the 23rd Judicial District.
I worked in that office until being appointed to my current position by North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt in August 1997. I was then elected to the seat in 2000 and 2004.
My husband is Rick Houston, a freelance writer with several NASCAR and Christian publications. Rick and I have twin sons, Adam and Jesse, and I'm also the proud stepmother to Richard. I'm also a member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Yadkinville, where I serve as a children's Sunday School teacher and as a member of the church council.
Come November, I would sincerely appreciate your vote.
