Seventh District Circuit Court Judge Janet Stauffer has filed for re-election.  Stauffer was elected to the bench in May, 2010, and was the first woman to serve as Circuit Court Judge in the District.  The bulk of Stauffer’s work involves criminal and juvenile matters in Wasco County.  However she also travels to Sherman, Wheeler and Gilliam Counties and covers matters in Hood River County as needed.  Stauffer volunteers on several judicial committees and was elected to the Oregon Circuit Court Judges Executive Committee where she will serve as President-Elect.  The judicial district encompasses Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties.