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Justice, Washington Supreme Court
Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The nine justices of the Washington Supreme Court hear appeals from the state's lower courts and have the final say on Washington law.
Courts & justice
Scott EdwardsNo party listed
- Supports applying the constitution and laws as written
- Pledges to apply the law predictably, without political agenda
- Pledges to make the Supreme Court more accountable
- Pledges decisions based on the law and record, not politics
- Pledges equal treatment and commitment to due process
Colleen MelodyNo party listed
- Pledges to safeguard rights with independence and impartiality
- Supports courts where crime and discrimination victims are safe
- Supports keeping the court free of special-interest influence
- Supports courts that are trusted and accessible to everyone
- Supports upholding state-law protections in workplaces and healthcare
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