Sacramento County, Calif. -- Today, Sacramento County Superior Court Commissioner James Morris announced the endorsement of former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness in his campaign for Sacramento County Superior Court Judge. Commissioner Morris is the leading candidate for Superior Court Judge and his growing endorsement list proves he will be a popular choice of peers and public safety leaders.

“Commissioner Morris is overwhelmingly qualified to be a Superior Court Judge for Sacramento County,” said McGinness. “Sacramento County needs judges who are committed to service the public, justice and the law and Commissioner James Morris has all of those qualities – that’s why I support him.”

Sheriff John McGinness joins a list of supporters that already includes an overwhelming list of Judges supporting Commissioner Morris.

He is endorsed by the following judges, representing decades of experience on the court: Hon. Kevin McCormick, Hon. Deborah Lobre, Hon. Tami Bogert, Hon. Augustin Jimenez, Hon. Michael Sweet, Hon. Shelleyanne Chang, Hon. Kenneth Brody, Hon. Delbert Oros, Hon. Donald Currier, Hon. James Arguelles, Hon. Steve White, Hon. Stephen Acquisto, Hon. Helena Gweon, Hon. Curtis Fiorini, Hon. Brenda Dabney, Hon. Alin Cintean, Hon. James McFetridge, Hon. Robert Artuz, Hon. Martin Tejeda, Hon. Scott Tedmon, Hon. Matthew Gary, Hon. Jeffrey Galvin and Hon. Maryanne G. Gilliard, (Ret.).

Public service is nothing new to Commissioner Morris. His service began when he joined the Air Force. He served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. After six years of active duty he advanced to become a noncommissioned officer before his separation. After school, Commissioner Morris was a deputy district attorney in Lassen and Nevada Counties. He has served as a Sacramento County Court Commissioner and as a Criminal Law Research Attorney.

For more information please visit www.JamesMorrisForJudge.com.

Note: The California Code of Judicial Ethics permits judges to endorse in judicial races, stating: "Such endorsements are permitted because judicial officers have a special obligation to uphold the integrity, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary and are in a unique position to know the qualifications necessary to serve as a competent judicial officer"

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