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Justice, Washington Supreme Court

Position 5, 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.

Public safety

  • Dave LarsonNo party listed

    • Opposes Supreme Court decisions that weakened trial courts' response
  • Theo AngelisNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Dave LarsonNo party listed

    • Pledges to apply the law without fear or favor
    • Supports addressing crime and addiction with accountability
    • Proposes bringing trial-court experience to the Court's rulemaking
    • Supports applying the law as written and consistently
  • Theo AngelisNo party listed

    • Supports fair, independent and accessible courts
    • Supports legal help for people who cannot afford lawyers
    • Supports expanding diversity in the legal profession
    • Supports equal treatment under the law

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