James "Jim" Bell
Candidate for Benton County District Court Judge, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- Benton County District Court Judge
Benton County District Court judge since May 2021 (elected 2022). Former partner at Bell, Brown & Rio and Franklin County deputy prosecuting attorney 1994–2002.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Supports Mental Health Court, which he oversees
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“Judge Bell oversees Mental Health Court, working to help people better their lives”
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Benton County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- 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
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