Katherine Demps won the new Christian County Family Court seat, with Circuit Judge John Atkins earning another term on the bench.
Demps defeated former Family Court Judge Judy Hall 8038 votes to 4546. Demps says she has some goals for the new Family Court Judge role that she will begin January 1.
click to download audioDemps says she is looking looking at cases from a different perspective and helping to work toward the welfare those who come into the courtroom.
click to download audioShe adds she is looking forward to working with Family Court Judge Jason Fleming.
click to download audioMeanwhile Divisione One Christian County Circuit Judge John Atkins held off a challenge from former assistant Commonwealth Attorney Stephanie Bolen. Atkins garnered 9,082 votes compared to 4,130 for Bolen. Judge Atkins said he is proud to earn the trust of the people for a fourth term.
click to download audioWhile campaigning Judge Atkins says he has received positive feedback about his work during the past 22 years.
click to download audioHe adds earning the trust of those who might have come through his courtroom is gratifying.
click to download audioJudge Atkins was first elected Circuit Judge in 1999. After serving one six-year term, he was re-elected to two eight year terms and will now serve third eight year term.
