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Alex Newhouse
Alex Newhouse was a candidate for the Position 3 seat on the Yakima County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Newhouse provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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It is a privilege to run for Superior Court Judge, Position 3. For over nine years now, I have served the public. While in law school I helped the indigent navigate our legal systems. I then worked as a public defender in Yakima County for approximately four years. In 2012, I opened up my own practice. A substantial amount of my practice time consists of public defense and pro bono work. My practice is geared towards helping my community, and my rates reflect the needs of my community's members. I’m qualified for the position of Superior Court Judge for the following reasons. I have experience dealing with many client issues, courts and judges. Most concerns the vast majority of people in the Yakima Valley have are concerns of mine. I'm committed to fiscal responsibility and efficiency. It is important to me that I always treat people fairly and with respect. I'm dedicated to seeing real justice carried out and will uphold the U.S. Constitution. And I will have no problem sentencing criminal defendants once due process has been given to terms justified by the facts and circumstances of each individual case once the State has met its burden.[1][2] |
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| —Alex Newhouse (2016) | ||
Elections
2016
Washington held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. Candidates for district and superior court seats had to file for election by May 20, 2016. Primary elections were held on August 2, 2016, for six seats where more than two candidates filed for election. Incumbent Doug Federspiel defeated Alex Newhouse in the Yakima Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 3.[3]
| Yakima County Superior Court, Position 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Doug Federspiel Incumbent |
52.53% | 36,606 |
| Alex Newhouse | 47.47% | 33,080 |
| Total Votes | 69,686 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington
State courts:
Washington Supreme Court • Washington Court of Appeals • Washington Superior Court • Washington District Courts • Washington Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Washington • Washington judicial elections • Judicial selection in Washington
