The transition to newly elected officials in DeSoto County began Thursday afternoon, Dec. 28 with the swearing in of new District Attorney Matthew Barton. He was sworn into office by Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure as wife Megan, daughter Eleanor, and a courtroom of well wishers and supporters stood by.
The new District Attorney will oversee the prosecution side of cases in DeSoto County, which is now the 23rd Judicial District with redistricting. Barton defeated Robert “Bob” Morris III last August in a Republican primary and became elected D.A. with no Democratic opposition in November.
Supporters are quick to point out that Barton is the first Republican District Attorney elected to represent DeSoto County. Democrats previously held the office when DeSoto County was part of a multi-county Judicial District.
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