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Snohomish County District Court Judge

Cascade District, Position 2

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: District court judges hear misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and civil cases in Snohomish County; each judge is elected by the voters of one of the court's four electoral districts.

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Rachelle FrancisWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Rachelle Francis

No party listedIncumbent

Snohomish County District Court Judge

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  • Supports community services to reduce repeat offending
  • Pledges procedural fairness and the rule of law
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  1. Supports community services to reduce repeat offending

    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

    “believes that access to services in the community is often key to reducing recidivism”
  2. Pledges procedural fairness and the rule of 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

    “strives to prioritize procedural fairness and the Rule of Law so that regardless of the outcome, everyone feels heard and fairly treated”

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