LEE COUNTY – Opelika attorney Samantha Copelan is the first woman to be elected Judge of Lee County District Court. Copelan, who ran as a Republican, received 65% of the total votes cast in Tuesday’s General Election, overcoming Democratic challenger and DHR attorney Kris Patton of Auburn. According to the uncertified results, Copelan had more than 43,000 votes and Patton received a little over 23,000 votes.