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Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge

Position 4, Unexpired 2-year term

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

What this office does: Superior court judges hear felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family and juvenile cases, and appeals from Cowlitz County's district and municipal courts.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Jill KarmyNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Jacob LervoldNo party listed

    • Supports street-crimes enforcement as assigned unit prosecutor.

Courts & justice

  • Jill KarmyNo party listed

    • Pledges decisions grounded in law, not politics.
    • Pledges equal justice and respect for everyone in court.

  • Jacob LervoldNo party listed

    • Pledges to apply the law as written.
    • Pledges rulings free of politics or personal preference.

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