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Justice, Washington Supreme Court

Position 7

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.

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Todd A. BloomWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Todd A. Bloom

No party listed

Attorney and CPA

The gist

  • Pledges to apply the law impartially and fairly
  • Proposes bringing a new perspective and balance to the Court
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  1. Pledges to apply the law impartially and fairly

    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

    “If elected, I promise to uphold and apply the law impartially and fairly.”
  2. Proposes bringing a new perspective and balance to the Court

    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

    “I believe I represent meaningful new perspective, experience, and common sense which will bring balance to the court.”
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Debra L. StephensWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Debra L. Stephens

No party listedIncumbent

Chief Justice, Washington Supreme Court

The gist

  • Supports deciding cases on the law and facts
  • Pledges to protect judicial independence from politicization
  • Supports expanding access to justice statewide
  • Supports court efficiency and transparency
  • Supports civics education about the courts
More about Debra
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  1. Supports deciding cases on the law and facts

    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

    “every person must be treated fairly and with dignity, and decisions must be based on the law and the facts”
  2. Pledges to protect judicial independence from politicization

    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

    “In an era of growing attempts to politicize the judiciary, I work every day to maintain the integrity and independence of our courts”
  3. Supports expanding access to justice statewide

    Principles — Re-Elect Debra Stephens, WA Supreme Court

    Campaign website · justicestephens.com

    “She will continue working to ensure our courts are open, efficient, and equitable for all.”
  4. Supports court efficiency and transparency

    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

    “I have a proven record of expanding access to justice, improving efficiency and transparency”
  5. Supports civics education about the courts

    Principles — Re-Elect Debra Stephens, WA Supreme Court

    Campaign website · justicestephens.com

    “working alongside K-12 educators to deepen understanding of our courts and the Rule of Law”

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