No Republican had filed for the seat so she won the general election unopposed.

Republicans then likewise filed a court case to prevent Smith from being seated.

Six Republicans filed for the primary on May 9, 2006:

After several candidates withdrew, four Democrats were left in the race, with no Republicans or independents having filed.

Strangely, no Republicans filed, making it the only time I ever ran without opposition in the general election.

In the October 5 primary, six Democrats and one Republican had filed for the office.

No Republicans filed for the position in the revised district.

Eight Davis county Republicans filed to take his place.

In previous years, no Republicans would likely have filed for the judgeship.

As a result, no other Democrat or Republican even filed for the election.