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Clark County District Court Judge

Department 3

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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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James B. SmithWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

James B. Smith

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Clark County District Court judge

The gist

  • Led the court's Veterans Therapeutic Court program.
  • Pledges decisions guided by law, facts and Constitution.
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  1. Led the court's Veterans Therapeutic Court program.

    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 currently serve as the assistant presiding judge and also oversee the Veterans Therapeutic Court program.”
  2. Pledges decisions guided by law, facts and Constitution.

    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

    “When making decisions, I am guided by the law, the facts of the case, and the Constitution.”

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