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King County District Court Judge · Northeast Electoral District, Position 2
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Michelle GehlsenWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Michelle Gehlsen

Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Northeast Electoral District, Position 2

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Background

Occupation
King County District Court Judge

King County District Court judge since 2019 and a judge for more than 16 years, including 10 as presiding judge of Bothell Municipal Court; past president of the Washington District and Municipal Court Judges' Association. J.D., Southern Methodist University.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Supports community court to address causes of crime.

    She has presided over Redmond Community Court and founded Bothell Youth Court.

    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 has presided over Redmond Community Court, helping address the underlying causes of criminal behavior while reducing repeat offenses”
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