This came over the transom this mroning from the Scott Steiner for Judge campaign:

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Endorses Deputy District Attornney Scott Steiner

Santa Ana----Deputy District Attorney Scott Steiner announced today that he has been endorsed by Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens for Superior Court Judge.

“As a Deputy District Attorney, Scott has worked closely with my office for more than 10 years and most recently in the hardcore gang unit where he prosecuted violent gang members,” said Hutchens.  “I know that as a judge he will work to uphold public safety and protect the rights of victims in a fair and balanced manner.”

In addition to Sheriff Hutchens, Steiner has been endorsed by the retiring incumbent judge he is looking to replace, Judge Margaret Anderson.  He has also been endorsed by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Congressmen Dana Rohrabacher and Ed Royce, State Senators Lou Correa, Tom Harman, Bob Huff and Mimi Walters, Assembly Members Chuck Devore, Curt Hagman, Diane Harkey, Jim Silva, Jose Solorio and Van Tran, nearly a dozen mayors from throughout Orange County, the Orange County Narcotics Officers' Association, dozens of prosecutors and over 40 sitting Superior Court Judges.

“I am truly humbled and honored to have the endorsement of Orange County Sheriff Hutchens,” said Steiner. “If given the chance, I hope to continue to work with her and her department as a Superior Court Judge.”

For more information on Scott Steiner’s campaign for Orange County Superior Court Judge please go to www.Steiner4Judge.com.