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Franklin County District Court Judge

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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 Franklin County.

Courts & justice

  • Michael NguyenNo party listed

    • Pledges active participation in therapeutic courts
    • Proposes court cost parity with Benton County and Pasco courts
    • Pledges to run the court neutrally, without personal beliefs
  • Trinity OroscoNo party listed

    • Led creation of the court's Therapeutic Court program
    • Proposes a veterans therapeutic court track
    • Secured over $1 million in state funding and grants

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