Six candidates are competing for three judicial seats in Brevard County’s August 18 election, with five of them presenting their cases at a July 27 forum in Titusville. The North Brevard Democratic Club hosted the event at Dixie Crossroads Restaurant, drawing an overflow crowd of voters. The forum revealed sharp contrasts between candidates, particularly between incumbent Judge Robert Segal and challenger Larry Freeman, who emphasized technological modernization in the courtroom. Segal, a 23-year trial attorney and eight-year circuit court judge, stressed his experience handling serious cases. Freeman, a five-year Florida Bar member with a PhD in engineering, argued the judiciary needs to adapt to tech changes to better serve seniors and avoid outdated practices. The candidates generally agreed on the importance of judicial fairness and efficiency, but their visions for the role diverged. Other contenders included attorneys David Morales, Maria Lopez, and James Carter, who did not face direct questions during the event. Freeman’s campaign focused on his background in engineering, predicting a ‘tsunami of tech changes’ in the legal system. Segal, unopposed in 2020, defended his record but acknowledged the need for ‘temperament’ in the courtroom. The forum gave voters a rare chance to hear candidates directly, though the third judicial seat remains unclaimed by a candidate who did not attend. With the election less than a month away, the debate over tradition versus innovation will likely shape voter decisions.