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Pierce County District Court Judge

Position 8

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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 Pierce County.

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  • Sven NelsonNo party listed

    • Led the county's Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team for a decade.
    • Pledges attention to how rulings affect victims and defendants.

  • James ArmstrongNo party listed

    • Pledges a fair, orderly and efficient courtroom.
    • Led Bremerton Municipal Court's budget and staff as presiding judge.

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