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King County District Court Judge · Southeast Electoral District, Position 5
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Heather M. BarkerWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Heather M. Barker

Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Southeast Electoral District, Position 5

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Background

Occupation
King County District Court Judge Pro Tem; attorney
Campaign website
heatherbarkerforjudge.com

King County District Court judge pro tem since 2022, presiding over civil and criminal matters including Mental Health and Veterans Courts; founder and owner of Northwest Community Law, PLLC. J.D., Seattle University School of Law; lives in Renton.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges to balance accountability with rehabilitation.

    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

    “She is committed to protecting public safety from the bench by carefully balancing accountability with rehabilitation.”
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  • Pledges to listen carefully and apply the law fairly.

    Heather Barker for Judge

    Campaign website · Barker for Judge · heatherbarkerforjudge.com

    “Our court needs a judge who listens carefully, treats everyone with dignity, and applies the law fairly and thoughtfully.”
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