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King County District Court Judge
Southwest Electoral District, Position 5, Short and full term
- 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.
Courts & justice
Noel MerfeldNo party listed
- Supports court facilitators to help self-represented litigants.
- Pledges to impose jail when needed to protect the public.
- Supports judges working with community partners and treatment providers.
Renee WallsNo party listed
- Pledges fair, balanced and efficient justice from the bench.
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