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CALHOUN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION JUDICIAL CANDIDATE POLL
RESULTS
The Calhoun County Bar Association conducted a poll of its members relating to the
open judicial seat in the 37th Circuit Court. The three candidates in the primary race are
Kate Ambrose, Tina Yost, and John Sims.
The Calhoun County Bar Association has 145 members. All members were sent the poll,
and 92 responses were received. The results reported below are based on the 92 responses
received. The poll consisted of 13 questions. All 92 respondents answered the first 12
questions, with the exception of Question 4, which had 91 answers. Only 90 respondents
answered question 13.
QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
1. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Kate
Ambroses work capacity, such as diligence, punctuality, preparedness, trial
management, and settlement skills?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

18.5%
43.5%
16.3%
21.7%

2. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Tina Yosts
work capacity, such as diligence, punctuality, preparedness, trial management, and
settlement skills?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

34.8%
31.5%
26.1%
7.6%

3. As it relates to his Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate John Simss
work capacity, such as diligence, punctuality, preparedness, trial management, and
settlement skills?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

46.7%
28.3%
7.6%
17.4%

4. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Kate
Ambroses interpersonal skills, such as courtesy, attentiveness, patience, and respect for
parties?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

20.9%
38.5%
20.9%
19.8%

5. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Tina Yosts
interpersonal skills, such as courtesy, attentiveness, patience, and respect for parties?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

31.5%
28.3%
34.8%
5.4%

6. As it relates to his Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate John Simss
interpersonal skills, such as courtesy, attentiveness, patience, and respect for parties?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

37%
38%
9.8%
15.2%

7. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Kate
Ambroses judicial temperament, such as impartiality, integrity, and decisiveness?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

23.9%
40.2%
12%
23.9%

8. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Tina Yosts
judicial temperament, such as impartiality, integrity, and decisiveness?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

33.7%
27.2%
31.5%
7.6%

9. As it relates to his Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate John Simss
judicial temperament, such as impartiality, integrity, and decisiveness?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

46.7%
29.3%
7.6%
16.3%

10. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Kate
Ambroses technical qualifications, such as legal ability, knowledge, and experience?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

16.3%
43.5%
21.7%
18.5%

11. As it relates to her Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate Tina Yosts
technical qualifications, such as legal ability, knowledge, and experience?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

34.8%
40.2%
16.3%
8.7%

12. As it relates to his Circuit Court Judicial Candidacy, how would you rate John
Simss technical qualifications, such as legal ability, knowledge, and experience?
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Not Qualified
No Opinion

47.8%
23.9%
12%
16.3%

13. In the 2016 Election for the open judicial seat in the 37th Circuit Court, who is your
preferred candidate?
Kate Ambrose
Tina Yost
John Sims

20%
36.7%
43.3%