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Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
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Colleen MelodyWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Colleen Melody

Candidate for Justice, Washington Supreme Court, Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term

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Background

Occupation
Justice, Washington Supreme Court
Campaign website
melodyforjustice.com

Justice of the Washington Supreme Court. Previously a civil rights lawyer who led the Washington Attorney General's Civil Rights Division; has taught at the University of Washington.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges to safeguard rights with independence and impartiality

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “Now more than ever, state courts must safeguard our rights with independence and impartiality.”
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  • Supports courts where crime and discrimination victims are safe

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “State courts must be places where victims of crime and discrimination may seek justice with safety and dignity.”
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  • Supports keeping the court free of special-interest influence

    Justice Colleen Melody for Supreme Court

    Campaign website · melodyforjustice.com

    “Justice Melody believes the court must be free from the influence of special interests and political bias.”
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  • Supports courts that are trusted and accessible to everyone

    Justice Colleen Melody for Supreme Court

    Campaign website · melodyforjustice.com

    “Our Courts are a cornerstone of our democracy and must be trusted and accessible to everyone”
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  • Supports upholding state-law protections in workplaces and healthcare

    Justice Colleen Melody for Supreme Court

    Campaign website · melodyforjustice.com

    “Courts must safeguard Washington’s independence and longstanding protection of rights in the workplace, in healthcare”
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