What is a District Court Judge? A District Court Judge is a judge who presides over state court matters involving traffic violations, probate matters, criminal cases, divorce and family law issues, juvenile hearings and civil actions.
Who can vote for District Court Judge?In the August 3rd primary election, any registered Democrat in Sedgwick County can vote for Rebecca. In the general election on November 2nd, any registered voter in Sedgwick County can vote for Rebecca.
How can I help Rebecca's campaign?
• Register to vote and exercise your right to vote. Have your friends do the same.
• Place a sign in your yard or business before the August primary election and the November general election.
• Invite Rebecca to speak to your organization, church or other similar group.
• Volunteer your talents. As the election nears, Rebecca will need help with mailings, distributing brochures, putting up and removing yard signs and much more.
• Tell your family, friends, co-workers and colleagues about Rebecca.
• Contribute financially.
How much can I contribute to Rebecca's campaign?Each individual and each corporation, partnership, trust, association or organization may contribute up to $500 before the August primary. Individuals and groups may make another contribution of up to $500 between the primary election and the general election in November.
What will my contribution be used for?Running a campaign costs money. Your contributions help pay for this website, yard signs, brochures, stamps, envelopes, stationary, and radio and TV spots. None of your contributions are used to pay members of Rebecca's campaign committee.
Where can I send my contribution and to whom do I make out my check?Please make out your check to the Committee to Re-Elect Judge Pilshaw and mail it to: Committee to Re-Elect Judge Pilshaw, P.O. Box 1056, Wichita, KS 67202.
OK, I'm convinced. How do I get a yard sign, brochures or invite Rebecca to speak?• Contact a member of Rebecca's campaign committee.
• Send us an e-mail with your name, address and phone number, along with your request and we will contact you.
What is Rebecca's position on abortion, gun control, the death penalty, etc.?Although these are good, fair questions to ask a political candidate, candidates for judge are prohibited from commenting on these types of issues. The Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 5, Section A(3)(d) states: A candidate for judicial office… shall not make pledges or promises of conduct in office other than the faithful and impartial performance of the duties of the office [or] make statements that commit or appear to commit the candidate with respect to cases, controversies or issues that are likely to come before the court…
We recognize that this is very frustrating for those voters who want to inform themselves about the candidate before casting their vote. Fortunately, Rebecca's track record as a lawyer shows that she is a person who is committed to fairness and justice in the courts. We hope we have shown you this through some of the information that we have provided to you on this website.