Interim General Sessions Judge Bill Locke got a boost in his campaign Monday night when he was endorsed as the Democratic candidate for the election in August.The announcement came from Warren County Democratic Party chairman Charles Yancy following the caucus Monday night at the meeting of the local party chapter.“It was a unanimous vote,” Yancy said, noting Locke was the only candidate placed into nomination and the only candidate to make an appearance at the Monday meeting.The endorsement means Locke will be the only candidate allowed to run under the Democratic banner in the race for General Sessions Judge, with the remainder of candidates running as independents. The local Republican Party may also caucus and offer its nomination to one of the remaining candidates.The nomination comes in the race to fill the bench vacated by Larry Ross, who retired in January after 13 years of service as judge. His retirement came a little over two years before the regular election for the seat, meaning a special election had to be called for this August.