Judges & courts

King County District Court Judge

Southwest Electoral District, Position 4

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 King County.

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Fa'amomoi Masaniai, Jr.

No party listed

King County District Court Judge

The gist

Supports connecting defendants with treatment and job training.
Pledges to explain the law clearly to people in court.

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Supports connecting defendants with treatment and job training.
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
“Connecting people with treatment, job training, and community resources helps reduce recidivism and strengthens public safety.”
Pledges to explain the law clearly to people in 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
“I listen carefully, explain the law clearly, and treat every person with dignity.”

Harry Steinmetz

No party listed

Administrative Law Judge; Judge Pro Tem; attorney

The gist

Pledges to apply the law fairly and impartially.
Pledges dignified treatment of court staff and litigants.

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Pledges to apply the law fairly and impartially.
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
“the need to apply the law fairly, impartially, and with respect for every person who appears in court”
Pledges dignified treatment of court staff and litigants.
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
“I have treated court staff and everyone who enters the courtroom with dignity and respect.”

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