Ask almost any judge and they’ll tell you, the most important elected official in the county is the prosecutor. The prosecutor is the highest law enforcement official in a county and their decisions shape the trajectory of cases, influence the lives of individuals and impact the broader community.
As a citizen, you have a say in who is given this level of responsibility and hopefully, you’ll select a person whose philosophy about the pursuit of justice reflects your values.
That’s the decision Jackson County residents will make in the August 6 Democratic Primary, when they cast their vote for one of three candidates to advance to the General election.
Learn more about how two of the three candidates would pursue justice in Jackson County: We interviewed both Melesa Johnson and Stephanie Burton and you can read more about their vision for Jackson County below. Candidate John Gromowsky, did not respond to our request for an interview.
Meet the Candidate: Melesa Johnson
Meet the Candidate: Stephanie Burton
Historic Black Prosecutor Candidacies Spark Unity Debate