Kay Ann Wetherington

Wetherington reported $36,594 in her campaign account after taking in donations totaling $63,551 and spending $26,957 through March 31.

Wetherington started out in private practice but took a job with the Floyd County district attorney’s office in 1998. As an assistant DA, she’s handled cases “from capital murder down to speeding.” She told local Democrats Thursday she wants to continue as a judge in the courtroom where she works.

“Jury trials are different than hearings,” Wetherington said. “The only way to know what the rules are is to get in the trenches and do it.”

Her biggest donor was again Juanita King of Rome, a relative, who matched her September 2017 contribution of $2,600 with an equal amount in February.

Donors at the $1,000-level for the current reporting period included retiree Roger Manis, Dr. Robert Harbin, attorney Kenneth Bruce of Summerville, retiree Curtis Doyle, Circle C Auto Sales in Calhoun and the Seifert law firm.

Other contributions, at $500 each came from JoRand Securities; attorneys Michael Eddings, Sanford M. Hill and Joe Marion, retiree Julius Shaw and Dr. Scott Bowerman.

Wetherington listed billboards as a major expense this reporting period, along with ads, signs and sponsorship of a One Community United nonprofit

outreach event.

Voters must be registered by April 24 to cast ballots in the May 22 primary and nonpartisan election.