Jennifer Bedford, candidate for Wake County District Court Judge, District 10F
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Candidates for NC District Court Judge, District 10F, seat 1
Sean Ramkaransingh, Jennifer Bedford and Chris Brooks are running for Wake County District Court judge in the May 17 Democratic primary election. The winner faces Asia Prince, who is unopposed in the Republican primary. Get to know the candidates with our 2022 Voter Guide.
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Name: Jennifer Bedford
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 43
Campaign website: www.bedfordforjudge.com
Occupation: Attorney specializing in criminal law and veterans’ affairs, and a Certified Guardian ad Litem
Education: Bachelors in psychology from Georgia State University. Law degree from Pennsylvania State University.
Have you run for elected office before? No, I have never run before.
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: My military service, my role as lead committee counsel for House Homeland Security and Senate Judiciary, my experience facilitating support groups for teen victims of violence, working as a crisis counselor, and currently volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem, have taught me to lead from the heart.
What could you do, if elected, to help make the justice system more equitable or accessible?
I would support technology to reduce language barriers that disadvantage the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-native English speakers. I would reduce unreasonable delays in court proceedings that unduly burden single parents and people earning an hourly wage, and promote judicial consistency.
Tell us about a specific event in your legal career of which you are most proud.
I have built bridges without regard to any party’s politics and crafted legislation rooted in compassion and commonsense. I am most proud of closing a legal loophole regarding consent. The change was celebrated nationally. CBS News reported: “For the first time, ‘No’ means ‘No’ in North Carolina.”
What areas of the law do you have experience in, as a judge or attorney?
Criminal
Civil litigation
Appellate
Government/public interest
Family law
Other: Juvenile law and veterans’ affairs.
This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 9:58 PM.
