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Alisa Thomas Leads in Santa Cruz Judge Race

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In the Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge race, immigration attorney Alisa Thomas holds a large lead over criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett. - Alisa Thomas, an immigration attorney, is ahead in the race for Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge.

- Bryan Hackett, a criminal defense attorney, trails behind as votes are counted. - The election took place on June 8, 2026, with Thomas maintaining a significant advantage.

- The winner will serve on the Santa Cruz County Superior Court bench. The race highlights the contrasting legal backgrounds of the two candidates, with Thomas focusing on immigration law and Hackett on criminal defense.

This story was originally reported by lookout. Read the original article here.

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