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To The Citizens of the 20th Judicial District:

It is election season once again. I write to provide a strong endorsement of Deborah “Kim” Christopher, who is running for re-election as district judge for Lake and Sanders Counties. Judge Christopher deserves your vote.

I have known Judge Christopher for 35 years. We were law school classmates at the University of Montana. She distinguished herself as a student, she distinguished herself thereafter with military service in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General, and she has continued to distinguish herself first as the Lake County Attorney and then as a district court judge.

Judge Christopher grew up in Polson, where she has made her home for more than 50 years. She understands well the unique circumstances of the constituents in the area, and she works hard to bridge the gaps between different cultures and the people who appear before her. She obviously has done well in the position as she has been re-elected three times since becoming a judge in 2001.

Judge Christopher has worked tirelessly for the people of Lake and Sanders Counties for many years, first as a prosecutor and then as a judge. She works hard on every case, small or large, civil or criminal, and she endeavors to provide equal handed justice to all who appear before her. She makes the difficult decisions when called upon to do so, and she does so with confidence and grace, but without arrogance.

I have appeared in her Court many times, on behalf of both Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases. I and my clients have always been fairly and evenly treated, and I say that even with respect to those instances where she has ruled against my client. She demands civil discourse and conduct in her courtroom, and she commands the respect of those who appear before her. Those are wonderful qualities in this day and age.

The people of Lake and Sanders Counties should be proud of Judge Christopher as a district court judge, and a fine person. Not only do I call her Judge, I count her as a friend. I urge you to give her your vote.

John E. Bohyer,

Missoula