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DATE: Saturday, October 26, 1996            TAG: 9610260296
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B3   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: METRO BRIEFS 
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LAWYERS GROUP BACKS JUDGE

The Virginia Women Attorneys Association has endorsed Judge Gwendolyn L. Jackson of General District Court as ``highly recommended'' for a vacancy on Circuit Court.

The association endorsed two candidates as ``recommended'': Troy R. Spencer and Judge William P. Williams of General District Court. The association rated three as ``qualified'': Carter B.S. Furr, I. Lionel Hancock and Arthur A. Lovisi.

The judgeship came open last month when Judge Luther Edmonds resigned. His replacement will be appointed by Gov. George Allen. The announcement is expected by the end of next week. From staff and wire reports

KEYWORDS: ENDORSEMENT by CNB