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Okanogan County District Court Judge

Position 2

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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 Okanogan County.

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Courts & justice

  • Charles ShortNo party listed

    • Pledges fair and respectful treatment of everyone in court.
    • Supports judicial education, serving as Judicial College dean.
  • John Andrew BangerterNo party listed

    • Pledges offender accountability and protection for victims.
    • Pledges decisions based on facts, evidence and the law.

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