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Justice, Washington Supreme Court
Position 3
- 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
David StevensNo party listed
- Opposes courts making public policy
- Supports electing judges, with appointments reserved for vacancies
- Supports interpreting the state constitution by its original meaning
- Opposes the Court's approach to race in jury selection
- Opposes Court policymaking through its regulation of the state bar
Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed
- Pledges to protect rights and the rule of law
- Pledges an independent voice on the Court
- Pledges to bring working families' perspective to the Court
- Supports eliminating bias and widening access to courts
- Pledges to follow the law and apply it fairly
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