Judges & courts

Clallam County District Court Judge

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: District court judges hear misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and civil cases up to $100,000; Clallam County elects them from two court districts.

Clallam County elects district court judges from two court districts (District Court 1 and District Court 2, whose judge sits in Forks).

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Alex Schodowski

No party listed

Clallam County Superior Court Commissioner; attorney

The gist

Pledges a fair, efficient and accessible courtroom.
Pledges a balanced view from prosecution and defense work.

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Pledges a fair, efficient and accessible courtroom.
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
“I am committed to maintaining a courtroom that is fair, respectful, efficient, and accessible to all members of our community.”
Pledges a balanced view from prosecution and defense work.
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
“I have practiced as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, providing broad experience and perspective within our legal system.”

Patrick David Murphy

No party listed

Deputy prosecuting attorney, Clallam County

The gist

Supports balancing accountability with restorative justice.
Proposes a new direction for District Court 1.

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Supports balancing accountability with restorative justice.
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
“Balancing firm accountability with restorative justice practices will improve the safety and well-being of Clallam County residents.”
Proposes a new direction for District Court 1.
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
“Clallam County District Court 1 needs a new, more effective direction.”

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