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District Judge, 30th Judicial District

Division 8

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A district judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil cases, juvenile matters and probate in the district's counties. Nonpartisan.

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Karen Faulkner

No party listedIncumbent

District judge, 30th Judicial District (Jefferson County)

The gist

  • Supports reasonable bail and bail alternatives
  • Supports restorative justice and programs for youth in court
  • Supports camping court that connects houseless people to services
  • Pledges to improve access to the court system
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  1. Supports reasonable bail and bail alternatives

    Meet Karen Faulkner — Vote Karen Faulkner

    Campaign website · Vote Karen Faulkner · votekarenfaulkner.com

    “She is a supporter of reasonable bail and bail alternatives”
  2. Supports restorative justice and programs for youth in court

    Meet Karen Faulkner — Vote Karen Faulkner

    Campaign website · Vote Karen Faulkner · votekarenfaulkner.com

    “She continues to support Restorative Justice, strives to expand social programs for youth that are involved in the Juvenile Justice system”
  3. Supports camping court that connects houseless people to services

    Meet Karen Faulkner — Vote Karen Faulkner

    Campaign website · Vote Karen Faulkner · votekarenfaulkner.com

    “focused on getting housing, treatment, and other necessary services to our houseless citizens”
  4. Pledges to improve access to the court system

    Meet Karen Faulkner — Vote Karen Faulkner

    Campaign website · Vote Karen Faulkner · votekarenfaulkner.com

    “Karen works to improve access to the Court system and the District Court schedule.”

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