float: left; The primary election was canceled. This is one of the biggest points of difference between Anderson and Hobbs. I have a concrete plan to develop a community court and resource center for Whatcom County. The legislation will help our state create a sustainable future where generations can thrive with clean air and water. margin-top: 1em; Political experience: Appointed to Washington Supreme Court in December 2019. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Angela Anderson is running unopposed for the four-year Whatcom County District Court judge position 1 seat. width: 100%; Incumbent Michelle Gehlsen advanced from the primary for King County District Court Northeast Division. Policy & Procedure Manual. Email Correspondence ONLY. Sen. Patty Murray has been a consistent and strong progressive voice in the U.S. Senate. Her Trump-inspired agenda aims to divide us while she seeks to cut funding from our most essential services and repurpose it for a needless border wall and more militarized police forces. vertical-align: middle; Having spent her career in both prosecution and public defense, Madsen has extensive knowledge of the criminal legal system and a passion for serving her community. display: block; If a verbatim report of proceedings is required, it must be requested from the court reporter that was present. Progress means voting in every race and every issue. Former Blaine City Councilmember Jaime Arnett is running for Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) in the commissioner 3 seat. padding-left: 8px; The primary election was canceled. No comments on this item background: #4c4c4c; I have been endorsed by Cascadia Daily News (bit.ly/3Dzqvqg) and am the recommended candidate in this race by FUSE, which publishes the Progressive Voters Guide (bit.ly/3gwzBuy). Judge Verge also served as a full-time Superior Court Commissioner in Whatcom County for 11 years and served 4 years as the Elected Prosecutor in Skagit County. He believes that solving the many shared issues of the district, including child care and housing, would help heal the national divide between Democrats and Republicans. Public Utility District 1(Whatcom County PUD). Click here to learn more about how the judges in this state are selected. Heis now running for Legislature to ensure that communities that have been disproportionately affected by climate change have access to clean air and water as well as green energy jobs. color: #888; Candidates v1.0.0. Before joining the prosecutor's office, Gordon was a criminal defense attorney, primarily representing low-income public defense clients. 22Russ DzialoRepublicanAlex RamelDemocraticLegislative District 40State Senator4Elizabeth (Liz) LovelettDemocraticCharles CarrellRepublican Legislative District 42State Representative Pos. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County } Thank you for your contribution to a more progressive state. } Lisa Keeler, Acknowledgements to: Gordon Jenkins will be that kind of judge. Whatcom Superior Court Judge position 2 candidates are James Erb and Evan Jones. Candidates for these positions typically run unopposed - incumbent Angela Anderson will be taking the first open District Court position on the 2022 Midterm ballot. In the upcoming election, Deborra is one of three candidates seeking an open Superior Court Judge position in Whatcom County. Democrat Steve Hobbs is running to retain his position as secretary of state for the remainder of the two-year term. Her re-election has been endorsed by each of her fellow justices and a wide range of other judicial leaders and community organizations. } In terms of things that are dangerous for our community, people are committing multiple DUIs and the DUI level is extremely high, he said. Whatcom County has four Superior Court judges. } Judge Position 4 Candidate 1 2 David E. Freeman Carl Munson 3 Jim Nelson District WHATCOM SUPERIOR COURT See next pages for contested PCO races & General Election . Incumbent Nathaniel Green Jr. advanced from the primary for King County District Court Southeast Division. Evan Jones According to Rands, access to justice frequently comes down to an individuals socioeconomic status and mental health. Former County Prosecutor Dave McEachran (R) These kinds of courts will also protect our first responders because they are proven to reduce recidivism for non-violent crimes, and as such, our first responders will be working in a community with less community decay and where first responders are at risk. 2: Sharon Shewmake Whatcom County Superior Court pos. Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts. .race_footer { background-color: #003388; .electionsectionheading { Rands is a criminal defense lawyer who has spent more than two decades as a trial lawyer in local district and municipal courts. Sen. Patty Murray has been a consistent and strong progressive voice in the U.S. Senate. He agreed to pro tem so he could experience another side of the courtroom that would help him do his job more effectively. Sen. Patty Murray is a national leader on many of the most important issues facing our country. Addiction and mental illness are significant contributing factors in many cases, and these programs can be very effective at addressing these issues while also holding people accountable. In our interview with Timmons, he stated that his understanding of how Olympia works would help him hit the ground running if elected. His voting record was consistently progressive on social issues and leaned more conservative on taxes and workers' rights. "Odd-year elections are not like major presidential, legislative election years," said Deborah Gross, who heads the nonprofit Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts. Your email address will not be published. He also wants to improve outreach to reduce the racial disparities in rejected ballots because of signature mismatches. Washington State Court Directory: Whatcom County; Superior Court 311 Grand Ave, Ste 301 Bellingham, WA 98225-4048 . Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of elections in America's 100 largest cities by population. Yet for the second position, two legal buffs are vying for the seat. Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson is running as an independent to bring a non-partisan voice to the secretary of state's office. The primary election was canceled. .non_result_row div { Democrat Joe Timmons works in the governor's office as the regional outreach representative for Whatcom and neighboring counties. He already has four years of judicial experience through his work as a pro tem judge in local courts and he previously served as the president of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice. Before joining Washingtons highest court, she spent 14 years as a trial court judge in King County Superior Court and earlier as the deputy chief of staff to former King County prosecutor Norm Maleng. However, he has spent far less time in local courts than Rands and has no judicial experience. [1] The two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes in the primary advance to the general election. Last updated on 11/24/2020 10:00 AM. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { County Executive Satpal Sidhu (D), County Sheriff Bill Elfo That includes Democrats, Republicans and members of the legal community: County executive Satpal Sidhu, sheriff Bill Elfo, elected prosecutors Eric Richey and Dave McEachran, as well as numerous public defenders and local attorneys. Plus:Rated "Well Qualified" by the Whatcom Women Lawyers! Incumbent Gregg Hirakawa advanced from the primary for King County District Court West Division. font-weight: 300; Well-maintained roads, bridges, and sidewalks are a crucial part of a connected, modern city. background-color: #6db24f; } Required fields are marked *. This can happen because one side or the other in a case doesnt budge on an offer or negotiation. | Gordon is supported by Democrats, Republicans, and other community leaders all across Whatcom County, including: Former County Prosecutor Dave McEachran (R). Veteran's Preference. The elected judge will serve four years in the non-partisan position. If only one candidate runs for a Superior Court position in a county with a population of more than 100,000, that candidate receives a Certificate of Election, and the position will not appear on either the . 7. Richey was elected to the prosecutors office in 2018. By Events Submission Account September 29, 2020 9:52 am. "I called Evan earlier this evening to congratulate him and to wish him success in this important position." Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } He said he has the ability to make sure people are not only understood, but ensured access to justice. padding-top: 3px; Court Reporter: Rhonda Jensen 360-778-5608 **No election shall be held for Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 1 and Position 3. Candidates for these positions typically run unopposed incumbent Angela Anderson will be taking the first open District Court position on the 2022 Midterm ballot. Search court records for the Whatcom County Superior Courts by case name, case number, plaintiff, defendant, judge, and more. letter-spacing: .03em; We recommend Jaime Arnett in this race to bring a strong, progressive voice to the Whatcom County PUD as commissioner 3. Rep. Alex Ramel is running for re-election to Position 2 in the 40th Legislative District. Civil Service & Sheriff's Office Employment. Gordon M. Jenkins, David Nelson, and Jonathan Rands ran in the primary for Whatcom County District Court Judge 2 on August 2, 2022. The top two candidates from each race will go on to the November 8 general election. font-weight: bold; Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. .votebox-results-metadata { .race_header.green { Judge's Copies, Orders, & Correspondence ONLYshould be mailed to:P.O. Our judicial system includes several key elected positions, yet many voters are under-educated about what these positions do and how to determine which candidates to support. width: 50%; text-align: left !important; overflow-y: auto; He has used his background in national security to partner closely with the Department of Homeland Security to stop digital threats to our voting systems, both foreign and domestic. Intermediate appellate court elections by state, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Washington_local_trial_court_judicial_elections,_2022&oldid=8999655, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. As the pandemic recedes, Hobbs is committed to restarting his office's voter outreach program. He is very enthusiastic about a trusted messenger program he's launching to utilize community leaders to talk about the importance of voting. Please share this guide with your friends and family! position: relative; Rep. Debra Lekanoff is running for re-election to Legislative District 40, Position 1. She formerly worked for the Swinomish Tribe as the governmental affairs director and now serves as vice chair of the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee. It took me about four or five cases to realize how well I knew stuff, how well I knew people and it dawned on me that I could serve the community this way, he said. Top 3 Donors to PAC Contributors: WA ST Council of CO & City Employees, UFCW 3000, and Justice For All. .votebox_bp_logo { overflow-x: auto; He was a Managing Partner at Nelson and Brinson, P.S. border: 1px solid #999; What else do you want people to know about your campaign? .race_header { As a judge, I will be fair to all. Information correct as at 16 January 2023. As a deputy prosecutor, I seek justice for our community, dealing regularly with matters involving assault, domestic violence, property crime, driving offenses, mental illness and addiction. Senator - 17 candidates are challenging incumbent Patty Murray for the seat. The primary election was canceled. } External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell During our interview, Anderson expressed support for ranked choice voting because she believes it will allow candidates to break through our two-party political system. The Candidates: Superior Court Judge Position 2. I have also worked as a defense attorney, providing indigent clients with access to justice, addressing these issues from the other side. These are the judges who have seen my work, know what the job entails and have put their names forward in recommending me for the job they do every day. Although our members will certainly have personal opinions on this race, as an organization we strive to remain politically neutral and present a fair opportunity to explore the positions & issues from multiple perspectives. } Andrew Biviano and Deanna Crull advanced from the primary for Spokane County District Court Judge 6. .non_result_row th { Progressive incumbent Rep. Alex Ramel is facing a challenging from moderate Democrat Trevor Smith, who is backed by corporations and fossil fuel interests trying to take down Ramel's progressive alternatives to carbon pollution. .votebox_legend { padding-left: 0; Later that year, she won her election to fill the remainder of the term. Her impressive goals for office include bringing free broadband to the county, safeguarding our clean air and water, ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing, and protecting the Nooksack River. In addition, he is concerned that voters like his mother, who speaks English as a second language, will have a difficult time learning and participating in the new system. Incumbent Patricia Connolly Walker advanced from the primary for Spokane County District Court Judge 4. Reykdal is facing former Republican legislative candidate Maia Espinoza. Benefits. 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