Judges & courts

Okanogan County District Court Judge

Position 2

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 Okanogan County.

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Charles Short

No party listed

Okanogan County District Court Judge

The gist

Pledges fair and respectful treatment of everyone in court.
Supports judicial education, serving as Judicial College dean.

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Pledges fair and respectful treatment of everyone 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
“He is committed to following the rule of law and the constitution, and to making sure everyone is treated fairly and with respect.”
Supports judicial education, serving as Judicial College dean.
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
“He is Dean of the Washington State Judicial College, helping plan and deliver the education all new judges”

John Andrew Bangerter

No party listed

Deputy prosecuting attorney, Okanogan County

The gist

Pledges offender accountability and protection for victims.
Supports reducing substance abuse, domestic violence and impaired driving.
Pledges decisions based on facts, evidence and the law.

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Pledges offender accountability and protection for victims.
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
“Convicted offenders will be held responsible, victims will be heard and protected, and due process will always be upheld”
Supports reducing substance abuse, domestic violence and impaired driving.
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
“free from the destructive effects that substance abuse, domestic violence, and impaired driving have on our community.”
Pledges decisions based on facts, evidence and the law.
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
“Every decision will be based on facts, evidence, and the law.”

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