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King County District Court Judge

Southwest Electoral District, Position 4

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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

  • Fa'amomoi Masaniai, Jr.No party listed

    • Supports connecting defendants with treatment and job training.
    • Pledges to explain the law clearly to people in court.
  • Harry SteinmetzNo party listed

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

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