The N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers has announced its support of five judicial candidates and three Council of State candidates.
The Academy endorsed Janet Cowell for state Treasurer and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Insurance Commissioner Jim Long received its endorsement for re-election.
The group also will back Court of Appeals incumbents Chief Judge John Martin, Judge James A. Wynn Jr., and Judge Linda Stephens, as well as Supreme Court challenger Suzanne Reynolds and Court of Appeals challenger Wake County District Court Judge Kristin Ruth.
Previously, the group endorsed Beverly Perdue for governor.
Academy Chief Executive Officer Dick Taylor said the Academy will consider more endorsements as the campaign season continues.


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