By Akers Editorial
Meet the Candidate: Erin Daly
VOTE Erin Daly, Running for Circuit Judge, 5th Circuit
Erin Daly’s deep knowledge of the law, unwavering fair mindedness, commitment to strong values and integrity make her a compelling candidate.
Growing up in a law enforcement family, Erin became a court officer (bailiff) at the Brooklyn Supreme Court when she was just 19 years old. Her rapid ascent to the rank of Sergeant, and her nearly 17 years of service in uniform exemplifies her dedication.
For the next 17 years, Erin prosecuted serious felonies, including crimes against children and major sexual assault cases as an Assistant State Attorney in Hernando County. She served victims and ensured justice by taking more than 60 cases to jury trial and resolving countless others, often resulting in life-in-prison sentences.
“Being in the courtroom for 35 years, I have the experience and the knowledge to make the tough decisions according to the law and stick by them.”
Community Service
Erin is an active volunteer in several community organizations in Hernando County such as Children’s Advocacy Center, New Beginnings Youth Shelter and the United Cajun Navy. She founded hurricane relief organizations in response to big storms affecting our area, and she is active in her local Junior Service League and Rotary Club.
“I AM A STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF ORGAN DONATION AND AN ACTUAL LIVING ORGAN DONOR, HAVING DONATED OVER HALF MY LIVER TO MY DAD. I HAVE SEEN FIRSTHAND THE TREMENDOUS IMPACT THIS LAST SELFLESS ACT HAS ON RECIPIENTS’ AND DONORS’ FAMILIES ALIKE.”
Awards
Erin has been honored for her work:
• Prosecutor of the Year by Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody in 2021
• Champion of Justice by the Dawn Center for meritorious works as domestic violence and sex crimes prosecutor in 2019
• Woman of the Year, Hernando County Business and Professional Women’s Association, 2018
• Community Hero Award, Children’s Advocacy Center, 2015
• Distinguished Service Award, Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, 2013
• Honored at the White House as a Champion for Change for hurricane relief efforts, 2013
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I want to know if these people running to be judges are democrat or republican–saying they are N is crap.
Exactly!
Hello Sandra. – I’m also looking for her and others party affiliation. – if they are democrats, why hide it?
I would love to know these candidates feelings on how the J6 prisoners were treated
I would love to know what there feeling are about the J6 prisoners
Now that would tell me all I need to know
Political and religious affiliations please and thank you.
Yes I also want to know if she is a Dem or GOP, it is important as the Decocrats are going to make a run on Florida to turn the state Blue, the fact that she does not state, means I will not vote for her,.