Washington · November 3, 2026 general election · Judicial
Washington judicial races: every court on the 2026 ballot
145 races, 171 candidates, in official ballot order. Nonpartisan: no party is shown
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Washington Supreme Court (5 races)
The Washington Supreme Court is the state’s highest court. It has nine justices, elected statewide to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections; candidates do not list a party.
| Race | Where | Candidates (ballot order) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 1 | Statewide | Colleen Melody · Scott Edwards |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 3 | Statewide | David Stevens · Jaime Michelle Hawk |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 4 | Statewide | Ian Birk · Sean O'Donnell |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 5 | Statewide | Theo Angelis · Dave Larson |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 7 | Statewide | Debra L. Stephens · Todd A. Bloom |
Washington Court of Appeals (8 races)
The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from superior courts. It sits in three divisions; judges are elected to six-year terms by district within each division, in nonpartisan elections.
Superior Courts (4 races)
Superior courts are Washington’s general trial courts, organized by county (some districts serve more than one county). Judges are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
District Courts (118 races)
District courts are county courts of limited jurisdiction (for example traffic and misdemeanor cases, small claims, and civil cases up to a set amount). Judges are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
Municipal Courts (10 races)
Some cities elect municipal court judges, who hear cases under city ordinances. These elections are nonpartisan.
Supreme Court races are on every Washington ballot; the other court races depend on where you live. SaveYourState does not rate or endorse judicial candidates.