Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)
Donna Hill Staton
MSA SC 3520-12376
Sources:
Newspaper/Journal Articles (in chronological order) -
"15 candidates apply
to be Circuit Court judge." The Baltimore Sun, 22 March 1995.
"Lawyers polled for
choice for District Court judge." The Baltimore Sun, 31 March
1995.
"Lack of black finalists
for judgeship questioned." The Baltimore Sun, 15 May 1995.
"Panel broadens pool of
judicial nominees; Five women, five men are on combined list for 2 Circuit
Court vacancies." The Baltimore Sun, 11 October 1995.
"Glendening Reapppoints Two,
Names Five new Circuit Judges." The Daily Record, 25 October
1995.
"Governor appoints 4
to circuit judgeships; Howard gets first women, first black on bench."
The
Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1995.
"Governor appoints 2 women
as judges; One is first black named to local Circuit bench." The
Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1995.
"Lawyer Leasure sworn
in as Circuit Court judge; She is first woman to join bench at that level
in county." The Baltimore Sun, 14 November 1995.
"Gray explores run for
executive; $250-a-person, private fund-raiser held for councilman." The
Baltimore Sun, 17 November 1995.
"Letters." The
Baltimore Sun, 19 November 1995.
"Circuit Court gains its
first black judge; Attorney must stand for election March 5 for a 15-year
term." The Baltimore Sun, 21 November 1995.
"2 new judges likely to
face challengers; Circuit appointees must run for election in March 5 primary;
Candidates being sought; Critics say governor politicized process in judicial
selection." The Baltimore Sun, 23 November 1995.
"Sit and Run? Howard
County: Newly seated Circuit Court judges shouldn't face immediate election."
The
Baltimore Sun, 28 November 1995.
"Judge, attorney file
for Circuit Court in Howard County." The Baltimore Sun, 29
November 1995.
"2 to challenge new judges
in March primary; Candidates question the experience of governor's appointees;
'Not a training ground; 'Incumbents are first woman, black on circuit bench."
The
Baltimore Sun, 29 November 1995.
"Letters." The
Baltimore Sun, 3 December 1995.
"Judgeship campaign should
be a nasty one (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 3 December 1995.
"Howard jurist embraces
new job; First black judge happy and welcome in Circuit Court." The
Baltimore Sun, 11 December 1995.
"Fund-raiser set for challengers
to new judges; 350 people are expected tonight at Columbia event." The
Baltimore Sun, 13 December 1995.
"Judges promise apolitical
campaign; Two new appointees already face challenge in March 5 primary."
The
Baltimore Sun, 18 December 1995.
"Attorney enters race
for judge; Cohen says husband of candidate sought to dissuade him." The
Baltimore Sun, 21 December 1995.
"Letters." The
Baltimore Sun, 24 December 1995.
"Jessup man joins race
for school board; Engineer becomes fifth candidate for single position;
Primary set for March 5; Five will compete for two judges slots in Circuit
Court." The Baltimore Sun, 27 December 1995.
"1995: A year marked by
its share of battles; Some issues resolved, others refuse to die; garbage
still hot issue." The Baltimore Sun, 31 December 1995.
"Smith questions two
sitting judges' criminal caseload; Hill Staton, Leasure rebut challenger's
implications." The Baltimore Sun, 28 February 1996.
"Politics' role in naming
of judges debated; Barbs continue to fly as primary vote nears." The
Baltimore Sun, 1 March 1996.
"LETTERS." The
Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1996.
"Contentious judicial
race nearing end; Primary election for two judgeships is Tuesday; Rumors,
name-calling; 5 candidates argue over experience and temperament." The
Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1996.
"Maryland Primary endorsements."
The
Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1996.
"Bar halts request to
ban TV ads; But lawyers rebut candidates' statements." The Baltimore
Sun, 4 March 1996.
"A final controversy
winds up judges race; Calls by 'Democrats for Gelfman-Smith' are criticized."
The
Baltimore Sun, 5 March 1996.
"Howard judicial race
gives sign of campaign style for fall election; New appointees win Democratic
primary." The Baltimore Sun, 6 March 1996.
"Circuit judge battle
II set for Nov.; Governor's nominees win Democratic race, two challengers
GOP; An expensive campaign; Voters eliminate one candidate from the general
election." The Baltimore Sun, 6 March 1996.
"Cohen, 'odd man out'
of judges' race, has 'no regrets;' Lawyer's populist style failed to impress
voters." The Baltimore Sun, 7 March 1996.
"Judicial race may explode
again in fall; 4 of 5 contenders survive the heated primary election; 'Race
soured the voters;' 2 highest vote-getters in November will win Circuit
bench terms." The Baltimore Sun, 7 March 1996.
"Learning from the
judicial debacle; Howard County: Question on the morning after: 'We have
to go through this again?'" The Baltimore Sun, 11 March 1996.
"Aftermath of election
worries lawyers; Some fear tensions from judicial race." The Baltimore
Sun, 11 March 1996.
"Voters chose judges
along party lines; Primary results suggest partisan loyalty was at work;
November may be different; Name recognition cited for putting Gelfman in
lead." The Baltimore Sun, 13 March 1996.
"Can cash tip scales
of justice? Lawyers commonly make contributions to judges' races."
The
Baltimore Sun, 24 March 1996.
"Two judicial challengers
drop adviser; Chief strategist for Gelfman, Smith to sit out election;
Aide led primary tactics; Departure may signal less-negative tone, observers
say." The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 1996.
"Schrader charges GOP
was used; Council member endorses Democratic judicial candidates." The
Baltimore Sun, 23 April 1996.
"Sadler to retire from
bench; Governor's choice of successor could revive diversity issue." The
Baltimore Sun, 23 May 1996.
"District Court vacancy
draws 16; County lawyers vie for spot on bench opened by retirement." The
Baltimore Sun, 8 August 1996.
"Another judgment for
Howard bench; Race, gender again will be factors for Glendening in court
appointment." The Baltimore Sun, 13 August 1996.
Untitled. The
Baltimore Sun, 1 September 1996.
"Club votes to withhold
school board endorsement; Candidate decides against seeking Democrats'
support." The Baltimore Sun, 12 September 1996.
"Sign-waving by two
challengers in judicial race may have caused traffic accident in Howard."
The
Baltimore Sun, 12 September 1996.
"2 candidates said to
cause auto accident; Fender-bender came near judicial hopefuls campaigning
at corner; Pair left scene abruptly; Driver rear-ending car is friend of
rival judge and reported incident." The Baltimore Sun, 12
September 1996.
"Hill Staton, Leasure
get group's endorsement; African-American Republican Club backs 2 circuit
judges." The Baltimore Sun, 17 September 1996.
"7 lawyers proposed for
seat on bench; Nominating panel list for District Court slot now goes to
governor." The Baltimore Sun, 20 September 1996
"Judicial contest snarls
party ties; Nonpartisan tradition yields to infighting." The Baltimore
Sun, 22 September 1996.
"Black coalition opposes
list of finalists for judge; Group says choices don't reflect applicants'
diversity." The Baltimore Sun, 22 September 1996.
"Politicians eye rise
of independents; More than 16,000 in county unaffiliated; 112% jump since
'86; 'Nasty politics' are turnoff; Major parties court nonpartisan group
for swing votes." The Baltimore Sun, 23 September 1996.
"Circuit Court candidates
spar over electing judges; Two appointees, challengers debate at Elkridge
meeting." The Baltimore Sun, 27 September 1996.
"Circuit Court candidates
turn to cable commercials; Local ads emphasize experience, crime stance."
The
Baltimore Sun, 29 September 1996.
"Black before the bench
and white sitting on it (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 29
September 1996.
Judges' ads question foes'
experience; Gelfman, who led in primary, is main target; 'That's a personal
attack;' Move signals shift to the offensive by Leasure, Hill Staton."
The
Baltimore Sun, 1 October 1996.
"Judges explain silence
on crime; Hill Staton, Leasure say fairness precludes discussing the issue."
The
Baltimore Sun, 4 October 1996.
"Judge attacked for role
at event; Before appointment by governor, Leasure aided his fund-raiser."
The
Baltimore Sun, 8 October 1996.
"Judicial campaign a study
in strategy; 2 operate from bench; 2 take grass-roots tack." The
Baltimore Sun, 10 October 1996.
"TV ad uses governor in
attack on Leasure; Judicial challengers renew charges of unfair advantage."
The
Baltimore Sun, 14 October 1996.
"Sitting judges renew
TV attack; Target is tough claims on crime; challengers raise ethics questions."
The
Baltimore Sun, 15 October 1996.
"Attorney talks tough
in race for Circuit judge; Smith freer to talk than sitting judges during
campaign." The Baltimore Sun, 16 October 1996.
"Former police chiefs
endorse Gelfman, Smith; Challengers' experience in criminal law noted in
judges' race." The Baltimore Sun, 17 October 1996.
"Judges address crime
issue; Foes of Leasure, Hill Staton have stressed getting tough." The
Baltimore Sun, 18 October 1996.
"Letters." The
Baltimore Sun, 20 October 1996.
"When white guys lose,
the game isn't fair (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 20 October
1996.
"For voters, crime is top
consideration; Residents have scant knowledge of judicial candidates; Gelfman's
name recognized; Sitting judges make pointed statements about criminals."
The
Baltimore Sun, 20 October 1996.
"Judges on the campaign trail;
Judicial challenges: Contested elections don't foster impartial justice."
The
Baltimore Sun, 20 October 1996.
"Adviser creates stir in campaign;
sitting judges hire Arscott, a Republican." The Baltimore Sun,
21 October 1996.
"Challengers in judicial race
air rebuttal TV ad; Cable spot reinforces tough on-crime-theme, includes
endorsements." The Baltimore Sun, 22 October 1996.
"The crime game; Howard County:
Judicial challengers irresponsibly play to fears with tough talk." The
Baltimore Sun, 22 October 1996.
"Two statewide organizations
endorse sitting judges Hill Staton and Leasure." The Baltimore
Sun, 23 October 1996.
"Crime rate steadily dropping;
But statewide rate has increased since 1984; 'One of the safest places,'
Judges can have little direct effect, some experts say." The Baltimore
Sun, 24 October 1996.
"For Judges Hill Staton
and Leasure; Howard County: After successful trials, Circuit Court
judges have earned full terms." The Baltimore Sun, 24 October
1996.
"Candidates deny blame
for ugly race; Sitting judges accuse challengers, who criticize news media;
New spat breaks out; Gelfman, Smith say foes improperly used political
ties." The Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1996.
"Letters: Hill Staton,
Leasure, Gelfman or Smith? More views." The Baltimore Sun,
27 October 1996.
"Judges call challengers'
flier racist; Opponents say accusation is 'preposterous;' 'This brings
a new low;' Bitter contest continues for judicial seats." The
Baltimore Sun, 27 October 1996.
"Judges say foes' attacks cause
'disrespect for bench; Gelfman calls their ad 'slap' at District Court."
The
Baltimore Sun, 27 October 1996.
"Incumbent judges lead fund
raising; $360,000 collected in Circuit Court race may be state record;
Latest report just released; Money needs create 'awkward position,' court
official says." The Baltimore Sun, 29 October 1996.
"Two dozen lawyers support
sitting judges; Spring primary saw attorneys bitterly divided." The
Baltimore Sun, 31 October 1996.
"African-American Coalition's
PAC announces endorsements." The Baltimore Sun, 31 October
1996.
"Exhibit A against elected
judgeships; Circuit Court: From flood of donations to nasty ads,
Howard race has been a disgrace." The Baltimore Sun, 31 October
1996.
"Judges' campaigns plan last-minute
blitz; Both sides will mail, hand out much literature." The Baltimore
Sun, 1 November 1996.
"Dick Gelfman's campaign role
raises questions." The Baltimore Sun, 1 November 1996.
"D. Gelfman's role in ads questioned;
Spouse of candidate for circuit judge works for WJZ-TV; Station's equipment
rented; Campaign report did not mention ad-making activities." The
Baltimore Sun, 1 November 1996.
"Accusations still clouding
judicial race; Two campaigns trade allegations, call photo, TV image misleading."
The
Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"This race leaves mud all over
Justice's robes." The Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"LETTERS." The Baltimore
Sun, 3 November 1996.
"Circuit Court race rages toward
end; Divisive campaign has ramifications beyond bench; Political cross-currents;
diversity, crime, appointment process among issues raised." The
Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"Voters to get last word in
judges race; Contentious contest focuses on crime, governor's popularity;
Heavy turnout expected; School board seat, charter amendments to be decided
today." The Baltimore Sun, 5 November 1996.
"Leasure, Gelfman lead; Fewer
than 2,000 votes separate top 3 candidates; Attorney Smith loses; Hill
Staton refuses to concede defeat in circuit judges' race." The
Baltimore Sun, 6 November 1996.
"Three judges take day off
at end of venomous race; Hill Staton's apparent loss leads to bittersweet
mood." The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Race questions linger in Howard
election; voters apparently reject county's first black judge." The
Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"A redefining moment?
Judge Hill Staton's defeat shatters the image of racial harmony." The
Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Race debate follows election;
First black judge in county, Hill Staton, apparently defeated; Some blame
'racism;' Observers believe absentee ballots won't alter outcome." The
Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Voters' Rejection of Black Judge Is Discouraging
to Many People." The Washington Post, 7 November 1996.
"Absentee vote fails to rally
Hill Staton; With more than half counted, her chances fade in judges' race;
Gelfman closes on Leasure; First black judge in county trails by 1,812
with 1,900 left." The Baltimore Sun, 8 November 1996.
"Absentee ballots fail to
add up to secure seat on bench for Hill Staton; 1st African-American judge
in county hoped for last-minute surge." The Baltimore Sun,
10 November 1996.
"Hill Staton refuses to be
bitter about loss (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 10 November
1996.
"Judges' race leaves legacy
of rivalry; Republicans split; blacks renew fight for judicial seat; BOP
unity breakfast set; Campaign squabbles may have set stage for 1998 contests."
The
Baltimore Sun, 10 November 1996.
"Complaints continue after
judges' race." The Baltimore Sun, 17 November 1996.
"Why didn't Ecker use his
pulpit in judges race? (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 17 November
1996.
"Letters." The Baltimore
Sun, 17 November 1996.
"Judges race most costly on
record; $462,748 was spent, finance reports show old high was $289,160;
'Rich people only'; Hard-fought campaign for two Circuit Court positions
lasted a year, CAMPAIGN 1996." The Baltimore Sun, 28 November
1996.
"Bitter taste lingers after
judges' race; Gelfman takes oath; Hill Staton ponders next career move;
Brief, private ceremony; Judge won post after failure to win appointment
(SERIES--GELFMAN. First of two parts)." The Baltimore Sun,
1 December 1996.
"District Court now missing
2 of 4 judges; Latest vacancy comes from Gelfman election to Circuit Court
bench; 'There will be a slowdown;' Glendening may wait for
new nominee list before filling
openings (SERIES--LENORE R. GELFMAN. Second of two parts)." The
Baltimore Sun, 2 December 1996.
"Senators want judicial vacancies
filled quickly; Two seats open on District Court; case backlog feared."
The
Baltimore Sun, 3 December 1996.
"Post-election summit will
consider the future of black candidates; Circuit Court contest led to effort
to ponder race and politics." The Baltimore Sun, 12 December
1996.
"WJZ-TV bars its equipment
in election ads; Policy was changed after pressure from coalition of blacks;
Dispute arose in judges' race; Reporter used gear from station on spots
for candidate-wife." The Baltimore Sun, 15 December 1996.
"Columbia man appointed to District
Court; Glendening names attorney Axel to one of two vacancies; Long considered
favorite; Coalition to press for next opening to be filled by black." The
Baltimore Sun, 5 January 1997.
"Attorney general picks former
judge as 1 of his deputies." The Baltimore Sun, 22 January
1997.
"Hill Staton chosen as Curran
deputy; Ex-Circuit judge to be first black woman in post." The
Baltimore Sun, 22 January 1997.
"Closure for Donna Hill Staton;
Howard's first black judge: Job with attorney general lets her continue
in public sector." The Baltimore Sun, 29 January 1997.
"Staton Tapped for State Post; Former Circuit
Judge to Be Deputy Attorney General Staton Tapped for State Post; Former
Circuit Judge to Be Deputy Attorney General" The Washington Post,
30 January 1997.
"Axel is sworn in as newest
member of District Court; African-American group lobbies for appointment
of black to still-open seat." The Baltimore Sun, 5 February
1997.
"Letters: Hill Staton
did not lose because of her race." The Baltimore Sun, 16 February
1997.
"Clark sworn as judge in District
Court; She becomes first African-American on district bench; 'Never too
late to dream;' Emotional ceremony a step in healing racial divisions."
The
Baltimore Sun, 12 June 1997.
"LETTERS." The Baltimore
Sun, 22 June 1997.
"3-year term imposed in crash;
Man violated parole after drunken driving caused fatality." The
Baltimore Sun, 22 April 1998.
"Maryland Top 100 Women," The
Daily Record (2000), 73.
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