Two candidates are running to sit on the bench as Magisterial District Judge in 31-3-02.

The names of both candidates, incumbent Michael J. Faulkner and Julie Tamerler, will appear on the ballots - Tamerler on the Democratic ticket and Faulkner on the Republican ticket .

The Lehigh Valley Press asked the candidates the following question to be answered in 100 words or less.

What is it you can offer residents and those brought before the bench that the other candidate cannot?

Democrat

Julie Tamerler

I am the only lawyer in the race, with experience in civil, criminal, and family law. I currently serve as Special Master in Divorce with the Court of Common Pleas, where I issue decisions in contested divorce cases. I preside over hearings where I take testimony, rule on objections, and decide issues of both fact and law. I’ve published scholarly work in academic and trade journals regarding matters of criminal and civil rights law. I have conducted my campaign with the highest level of integrity, refusing to accept any campaign contributions from lawyers to avoid conflicts of interest.

Her website is tammerlerforjudge.com.

Republican

Michael Faulkner

My experience. I have worked in the Justice system to uphold the law for 35 years. For the past 12 years I’ve handled thousands of cases as the MDJ. Experience with a thorough understanding of the law and common sense allow me to understand how decisions I make in the courtroom affect public safety and the community. I have set up programs unique to my court to help victims as well as others struggling with crisis in their life. I have been named chairman of a newly created statewide behavioral health office to implement these programs across the state.

He can be contacted at reelectmike4mdj@gmail.com.

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District 31-3-02, includes Alburtis Borough and Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie townships.