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Nineteen attorneys have applied for two Madison County associate judge positions that have been sitting vacant for nearly six months.
Sean B.T. Williams Leslie A. WoodGibbons and Wood, both Democrats, previously ran for circuit judge in the November general election but lost to Republicans Stephen Stobbs and Amy Maher. Prior to his run for circuit judge, Gibbons served as Madison County State’s Attorney for two terms. During his tenure as state's attorney, Gibbons initiated an opioid claim on behalf of Madison County residents and secured sentences for those convicted of violent crimes. He also faced criticism for initiating a task force that carried out several raids at the County Administration Building. No charges we...