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King County District Court Judge

Northeast Electoral District, Position 1

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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 King County.

Courts & justice

  • Jan TrasenNo party listed

    • Pledges respectful treatment and fair decisions for every party.
    • Supports treatment options that reduce reoffending.
  • Bianca TseNo party listed

    • Supports keeping party politics out of the courts.
    • Pledges to listen to all sides before deciding.

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