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Clark County District Court Judge

Department 2

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: District court judges hear misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and civil cases up to $100,000 in Clark County.

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Chad E. SleightWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Chad E. Sleight

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Clark County District Court judge

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  • Pledges to treat everyone in court fairly and respectfully.
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  1. Pledges to treat everyone in court fairly and respectfully.

    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

    “The role of a judge is not only to preside over cases and make rulings, but also to treat people fairly and with respect.”

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