Hon. Monica Purdy

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Monica Purdy


Democratic Party



Candidate, Texas 95th District Court



Texas 95th District Court
Tenure

2021 - Present


Term ends

2024


Years in position

3



Report an officeholder change


Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020





Next election

November 5, 2024




Education



Bachelor's

Spelman College, 1989




Law

Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 1992



Personal

Birthplace
Columbus, Ohio


Religion
United Methodist


Profession
Magistrate judge

Contact

Campaign website




Personal Twitter




Personal LinkedIn






Monica Purdy (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 95th District Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on December 31, 2024.Purdy (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 95th District Court. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.
Contents

1 Biography
2 Elections

2.1 2024

2.1.1 Endorsements


2.2 2020

2.2.1 Endorsements




3 Campaign themes

3.1 2024
3.2 2020


4 See also
5 External links
6 Footnotes



Biography
Monica Purdy was born in Columbus, Ohio. She earned an undergraduate degree from Spelman College in May 1989 and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in May 1992. Her professional experience includes working as a magistrate judge in Dallas County.[1]

Elections
2024
See also:Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2024)General electionThe candidate list in this election may not be complete.General election for Texas 95th District CourtIncumbent Monica Purdy is running in the general election for Texas 95th District Court on November 5, 2024. CandidateMonica Purdy (D)
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Texas 95th District CourtIncumbent Monica Purdy advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 95th District Court on March 5, 2024. Candidate%Votes?Monica Purdy
100.0
105,478Incumbents are bolded and underlined.SourceTotal votes: 105,478 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
Endorsements



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2020
See also:Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2020)General electionGeneral election for Texas 95th District CourtMonica Purdy defeated incumbent Mike Lee in the general election for Texas 95th District Court on November 3, 2020. Candidate%Votes?Monica Purdy (D)
63.6
571,557Mike Lee (R)

36.4
326,810Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 898,367 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Texas 95th District CourtMonica Purdy advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas 95th District Court on March 3, 2020. Candidate%Votes?Monica Purdy
100.0
195,595
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 195,595(100.00% precincts reporting) = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.Republican primary election Republican primary for Texas 95th District CourtIncumbent Mike Lee advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 95th District Court on March 3, 2020. Candidate%Votes?Mike Lee
100.0
73,554Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.SourceTotal votes: 73,554(100.00% precincts reporting) = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024




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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.






Judge Monica Purdy currently serves as an Associate Judge supporting seven of the 13 State Civil District Courts in Dallas County, Texas. Since her unanimous appointment in 2013 by the elected presiding civil judges, Judge Purdy has consistently received amongst the highest ratings, being ranked as one of the "top two" civil judges in the judicial evaluation poll, evaluating judicial performance, conducted by the Dallas Bar Association of lawyers appearing before her court.
A native of Tampa, Florida, Judge Monica Purdy earned her undergraduate degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. After beginning her legal career at the Houston office of the national law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, Purdy relocated to the firm's Dallas office where she was promoted to partner.
In 2004, Judge Purdy opened a private practice in Dallas, primarily serving as regional counsel for Fortune 500 clients in litigation and collection disputes before state and federal courts. In 2010, she was appointed as Associate Judge for the City of Dallas, where she served for three years before she was appointed to her current position.











Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?







Trusted. Judge Purdy has earned a reputation of being a hard working judge who is trusted and makes decisions that are fair to both plainitffs and defendants. She is respectd by her judicial peers, attorneys, citizens and community leaders alike, and consistently demonstrates an exemplary judicial tempermant.
Tested. In her current role as Associate Judge, Judge Purdy regularly performs several of the day-to-day duties of an elected judge. Her extensive knowledge of the law and critical decision-making skills have been put to the test over the past decade that she has proudly served the citizens of Dallas County.
Experienced. Judge Monica Purdy is poised and ready to serve at the next level. Her experience in the state district civil court system is irrefutable. With more than 20 yers practicing in civil litigation, including the last decade as a judge and a vastly diverse community network, there is no one better suited to represent al the citizens of Dallas County in the 95th Civil District Court.











What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?






Judge Purdy is passionate about educating our communities about the importance of voting and the courts and justice system.











Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?






I look up to my parents for the strong foundation that they raised me with. I would like to follow the example of Justice Thurgood Marshall who strongly believed in the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law.











What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?






Trustworthy, balanced, fair, accountable and knowledgeable of the law.











What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?






Trustworthy, accountable, fair and impartial











What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?






The judge is responsible for assuring the law is followed and carried out in every case that comes before the court. A judge presides over the courtroom, hears evidence, makes prompt decisions and instructs juries and makes rulings.











What legacy would you like to leave?






If you make a mistake, apologize. If you're thankful, show it. If you're confused, ask questions. If you learn something, teach others. If someone needs help, help them. If you see wrong, take a stance.











What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?






The first historical event that happened in my lifetime were the Los Angeles Riots involving the unarmed beating of Rodney King. In March 1991, I was 23 years of age and a law student in Houston, Texas where I vividly remember watching a graphic video captured by a bystander on television of Rodney King, an African-American male being brutally beaten by three white officers. In April 1992, a month before I graduated from law school at 24 years of age, I witnessed riots in South Central Los Angeles ensue over the community's outrage regarding the acquittal of those same three white officers on almost all charges that were brought against them regarding the beating of Rodney King.











What was your very first job? How long did you have it?






Judge Purdy's first job was as a medical scribe at a hospital where her mother worked as a hospital administrator. She was in t