Judges & courts

Pierce County District Court Judge

Position 7

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 Pierce County.

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Pam Nogueira

No party listed

Attorney; judge pro tem; UW Law adjunct professor

The gist

Pledges a fair, efficient and accessible courtroom.
Supports a judiciary that reflects community values.

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Pledges a fair, efficient and accessible courtroom.
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
“I know how to run a courtroom that is fair, efficient, and accessible.”
Supports a judiciary that reflects community values.
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
“I believe our judiciary must reflect the values of the community it serves.”

Mike Sommerfeld

No party listed

Deputy prosecuting attorney; district court pro tem judge

The gist

Pledges to hold violent offenders accountable.
Supports expanding therapeutic and alternative court programs.

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Pledges to hold violent offenders accountable.
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
“Mike will hold violent offenders accountable”
Supports expanding therapeutic and alternative court programs.
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
“expanding therapeutic and alternative programs that reduce repeat offenses”

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