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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 1
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Jan Trasen

Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Northeast Electoral District, Position 1

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Background

Occupation
Administrative Law Judge; King County District Court Judge Pro Tem
Campaign website
trasenforjudge.com

Administrative law judge with the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings and a King County District Court judge pro tem; previously spent 26 years as a public defender and appellate attorney. J.D., Boston College Law School; lives in Kirkland.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges respectful treatment and fair decisions for every party.

    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 treats all in her courtroom with respect, making fair decisions in cases affecting public safety, healthcare access, and family stability.”
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  • Supports treatment options that reduce reoffending.

    Jan Trasen for King County District Court

    Campaign website · Trasen for Judge · trasenforjudge.com

    “embracing mental‑health and substance‑use treatment options that reduce recidivism and make our neighborhoods safer.”
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