Mike (Michael) Valerien
Candidate for Spokane County District Court Judge, Position 2
Background
- Occupation
- Spokane Municipal Court commissioner
- Campaign website
- votemikev.com
Spokane Municipal Court commissioner since 2016 and a former City of Spokane assistant prosecutor and Veterans Court prosecutor. U.S. Air Force veteran and former 911 operator.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges cost-effective use of court resources
ReportMike Valerien for District Court JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Valerien · votemikev.com
“Mike will select the correct strategy for each case to minimize waste and ensure the most cost-effective use of public resources.”
Courts & justice
Supports evidence-based strategies to reduce repeat offenses
ReportMike Valerien for District Court JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Valerien · votemikev.com
“Mike will hold offenders accountable and apply evidence-based strategies to reduce repeat offenses.”
Pledges to follow due process to protect the accused
ReportMike Valerien for District Court JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Valerien · votemikev.com
“A judge must ensure that due process is followed in each case. This protects the rights of the accused and preserves public safety.”
All sources (4)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Spokane County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Spokane County Elections · spokanecounty.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
- Mike Valerien for District Court Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Valerien · votemikev.com
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