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Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney charges and tries crimes in the county and is the county government's lawyer.

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James KennedyWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

James Kennedy

Prefers Democratic Party

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney

The gist

  • Led a restorative justice pilot in therapeutic courts.
  • Led, with partners, creation of a Children's Advocacy Center.
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  1. Led a restorative justice pilot in therapeutic courts.

    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

    “helped initiate a pilot program incorporating restorative justice into our therapeutic courts”
  2. Led, with partners, creation of a Children's Advocacy Center.

    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

    “including helping to create Jefferson County’s first Children’s Advocacy Center”

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