CANTON — St. Lawrence County Family Court Judge Cecily LaVigne Morris has announced that she will not be seeking reelection to another 10-year term in November.

“Serving the families and children of St. Lawrence County has been a privilege and I am grateful for the opportunity to have done so for many years,” said Morris. “Opting against another term was not an easy decision, but it is the right one. I look forward to the next chapter and being able to spend more time with my own family and grandchildren.”

Judge Morris started her career in the NYS Unified Court System in 1989 as a law clerk to Hon. David S. Nelson, Family Court Judge. Following his retirement, she continued in the court system as a principal court attorney until her own election.

Morris, a Democrat who also ran with the backing of the St. Lawrence County Conservative Party, was elected in 2011 defeating the Republican opponent with over 63% of the vote.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated many existing struggles and systemic issues facing North Country residents. It’s my hope that the next judge will have the professionalism and compassion that families deserve,” Morris added.