Election-night notebook


Tuesday, November 4, 2008

JOE CHARTER, SELF-STARTER

Joe Charter is looking to move up from his Jackson County Justice Court seat to the big-house in the Jackson County Circuit Court, where he lost a similar bid six years ago.
He doesn't much like the process of electing judges, particularly since all the campaigning is on his own time and dime. Besides, Charter says, most people don't bother to vote for judges anyway.
But he's still chucking that hat in the ring for one reason.
"I love what I do," he says while in line for dinner at the Democrats' party in the Ashland Armory. "I love talking to people, helping them through the maze."
He's looking pretty calm, and feeling lucky. Not that he's sure he'll beat Lisa Greif for the new robe.
"I feel very blessed," Charter says. "Win or lose, I still have my day job. So it's all good."

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