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King County District Court Judge

West Electoral District, Position 1, Short and full term

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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

  • Bardi MartinNo party listed

    • Supports community court linking offenders to housing and treatment.
    • Pledges to explain rulings plainly and apply the law fairly.
  • Nyjat Rose-AkinsNo party listed

    • Pledges to listen first and decide last.
    • Supports individualized justice in each case.

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