Judges & courts

Cowlitz County District Court Judge

Position 3

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 in Cowlitz County.

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Christopher Eastwood

No party listed

Attorney; District Court judge pro tem

The gist

Pledges to protect constitutional rights and due process.

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Pledges to protect constitutional rights and due process.
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
“As your District Court Judge, I will faithfully and fairly apply the law, protect constitutional rights, and bring accountability with compassion.”

Nicole G. Knowles

No party listed

Lead Prosecutor, City of Longview

The gist

Co-led creation of Cowlitz Municipal Therapeutic Court.

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Co-led creation of Cowlitz Municipal Therapeutic Court.
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
“She helped create and continues to grow the Cowlitz Municipal Therapeutic Court”

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