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Spokane County District Court Judge

Position 4

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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 Spokane County.

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  • Nicholas UlrichNo party listed

    • Pledges to modernize court practices and find efficiencies
    • Pledges empathy, integrity and accountability on the bench
  • Michael R AddamsNo party listed

    • Supports addressing addiction and mental health with accountability
    • Pledges to reduce court delays

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