Prior to the election, people wrote to tell us:

I am voting for Doug Kemper because...

I have voted for Doug Kemper because he is truly the most qualified candidate for Circuit Judge.  I have known Doug for over 20 years since we attended U of L together.  In that time he has shown a maturity and wisdom that is beyond reproach.  His devotion to God, his family, and the community is what we should all expect from our elected officials whether in the Judiciary or in the Legislature.  When his personal qualities are coupled with his experience as Circuit Judge and Assistant Commonwealths' Attorney he is far and away the best man for Circuit Judge!  ~ LTC D. Brian Byers

... I have seen his heart for people and how he truly loves helping others and doing what is right.  I know he will be a fair and just Judge and I trust him completely. 
~ Tammi Paulson

... I believe that he has all of the attributes that I feel a well qualified Judge needs. He has the experience, the education, the knowledge, the integrity, and most of all he has the morals of a person that I think is needed to preside over a court. 
~ Pat Beam

... I strongly believe state judges should be intelligent, experienced professionals with one eye always looking to fairness.  Doug Kemper is a unique blend of traits which I feel make a great judge all while being one of the most moral and ethical individuals I know.  In short, I am voting for Doug Kemper because I care about the future of our state's judiciary. 
~ Kyle Vaughn

      I have already voted for Doug because he has articulated the best and most righteous passion for wanting to be a judge.
    I have already voted for Doug because he is seeking to serve and get elected.
    I have already voted for Doug because he has love for the LORD and wants to bring that influence to the bench.
    I have already voted for Doug because I trust his judgement.
~ Bill Fowle

... he has the experience to do a great job. He also is sincere in his wish to be a servant for the people.
~ Carolyn Reichert

... he is one of the most dedicated individuals I know.
~ Annette  Mazzoni

... he is a man of integrity. The court system needs people of his caliber.   His experience in law and the court system is what we need in the courts of today.  I feel this country needs Judges with his dedication to the people he serves and Doug is this man for us.  I have seen him personally with his family.  He is a devoted family man with Christian values.  Doug will not be a different person once he is elected.    He has no hidden agenda.  I think it sometimes is difficult for people to decide on what judges to elect.  However, this is very important to our balance of the judicial branch to pick someone with core values.  I have no second thoughts of who I will vote for in this race for Judge.  I will vote for Doug Kemper and I encourage everyone else to do the same!
~ Donna Beam

...  when I was a prosecutor, I had the opportunity to work with Doug. There are very few people in this world that you can count on to always do the right thing. Doug is one of those people. He has a great work ethic and a high intellect. It will be an honor to vote for Doug.
~ Cynthia M. Crick,Attorney at Law

... we share similar values and convictions and he has displayed the work ethic necessary to be an outstanding Circuit Judge.
~ Mark A. Frederick

... I’ve known him for almost 25 years and certain things have never changed: he is a beautiful soul, deeply considerate, intelligent, principled, non-biased and experienced. Doug, since I’ve known him in college, has always had the ability and wisdom to make sound, rationale decisions devoid of emotion but with great respect to fairness and justice. It is these characters in government that will make Louisville a better place for ourselves and our children.
~ Robert Rebecchi

. . . being a judge is Doug’s calling and he possesses all of the qualities I want in a person who makes decisions about my rights.  He is a dedicated student of the law, a fine lawyer and an even better person.  Doug stays informed about changes in Kentucky law, and is always willing and able to provide succinct and accurate answers to legal questions, even outside his normal area of practice.  And if Doug doesn’t know, he is curious and takes the time to find out.  Doug inevitably provides thoughtful and reasonable assessments that often include issues I had not previously considered (or maybe didn’t want to).  Doug challenges colleagues to seek more information, step away from personal agendas and to acknowledge other perspectives.  Doug also loves this community.  He is raising his family here, and wants nothing more than to serve as one of our judges.  We are lucky to have the chance to put him back on the bench.
~ Trent Spurlock

... he best represents who I am…and because he’s real, he’s family, he’s strong and he’s personable!
~ J.P. Davis

... he is a man of high integrity who has great knowledge of and love for the law. He is an advocate for justice who places high regard on the responsibility of this judicial position. He is thoughtful, dedicated, energetic, articulate and wise.  Our community could not be better served than by voting for this candidate.
~ Kathy Beam

... he is a man of integrity and honesty, with the moral fortitude to uphold the constitutional laws and bylaws of our fore fathers. I know Doug personally and see time after time the love of his family and friends. He is a man who is involved in his community and Church; volunteering his time in a variety of ways. Please vote for Doug so that he can inform and teach the community the judicial system, by example and as he promises, to go out and conduct seminars.
~Mike Beam

... he has the most integrity and is the most honest man I know.
~ Leland "Buddy" Howard

... he is a good family man, a good parishioner, a good neighbor, and a good friend.  Doug truly lives life by the golden rule of treating others the way he would want to be treated and this resonates in everything that he does and everything that he stands for.
~ Kent L. Darbro