Circuit Court judicial candidate David Gooding hosted a campaign kickoff party last week, drawing about 250 people. Those attending included former mayor Ed Austin, Bill Gay Jr. mayoral candidates Ginger Soud, Eric Smith and Keith Myers, State Rep. Steve Wise, attorney W.C. Gentry, City Council member Doyle Carter and School Board member Linda Sparks. Gooding is running against attorney Dan Wilensky for the Group 13 judicial seat.