For Sarah Warren, running for Family Court judge is less about being a politician and more about interviewing for a job.

As the current Family Court magistrate in Logan County, she has spent the past two years working with families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Before taking the bench, she spent a decade as a felony prosecutor.

Now, she hopes to bring that experience to the judge’s seat. Sarah Warren is on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot for the position and her opponent in the judge race is her sister-in-law Miranda Warren. (See other featured candidate profile).

Her years as a prosecutor and magistrate have shaped how she approaches the people who come before the court. Family Court cases often involve heightened emotions, difficult circumstances and decisions that can have lasting effects on children and families.

Sarah related her experience has taught her the importance of remaining calm, even when the situations around her are anything but.

“People need that calm approach,” she explained.