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THE ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD JUDGE

Well finally the date of the GOP primary has been set!   The federal judges in San Antonio have drawn new maps, and the new primary date is May 29, 2012.

As many of you already know, the opportunity for me to continue as your State Representative has been foreclosed due to redistricting.  However, I still wish to serve the people of East Texas.    Due to a retirement, there is an opportunity to serve as a district judge.   Therefore, I have decided to run for Judge of the 62^nd Judicial District made up of Delta, Franklin, Hopkins and Lamar counties. This district needs a good conservative judge with a constructionist approach to applying rather than rewriting the law. 

A good judge is conservative. That means he is fair, impartial, and competent. A good judge is a constructionist by possessing a passion for the law and a healthy disdain for judicial activism. Lineage and locality matter little to the qualifications of a good judge. I will be a conservative constructionist judge.

As State Representative, I proved that I would legislate from a socially and fiscally conservative perspective. I will bring those same conservative principles to the 62^nd court by insuring that everyone before the court receives fair and impartial hearings. I will not make the law fit any predetermined outcome.  As a constructionist, I will strictly apply rather than rewrite the law. Too many times we see activist judges replace the law with their own opinions.  Activism illegitimatizes our judicial system.

I have always wanted to serve in the area of the law. As a lawyer, I have ARGUED the law in court rooms across Texas for 24 years. I ran for State Representative to MAKE the law in Legislature.  I am running for judge to APPLY the law. Being a lawyer, a representative, and a judge are not mutually exclusive concepts. I love the law. Because of my unique experience, I understand the difference between ARGUING, WRITING AND APPLYING the law. 

If these qualities are what you want in a judge, I am your man. I will be judge as long as the good folks in this district continue to elect me.   I would appreciate your vote.  Please tell your friends and family about my candidacy for judge of the 62^nd District Court.   You can visit my web site at Erwincain.com where you can volunteer, provide your endorsement, and even make a contribution.

Thank you for your consideration,

Erwin Cain

I’m very glad to announce that we’ve gone live with my new website! There are many great features of this new version that will help keep you informed about what’s going on in the campaign and how I’m fighting hard to represent the people of District 62.

Be sure to check out the:

- Action center
- Events calendar
- Photo gallery
- Social media “connect” section
- What do you think? section
- Secure online donation page (powered by Paypal)

Thank you for your interest in my campaign to defend our conservative, East Texas values! Feel free to browse around and to contact me with any questions that you have!