Anthony Gipe
Anthony Gipe was a candidate for the Position 52 seat on the King County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Gipe provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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An experienced pro tem Judge, arbiter, and accomplished trial attorney, Anthony Gipe has dedicated his career to serving others and seeking equal justice for all. His practice focuses on helping regular people with their legal needs in both civil and criminal matters. Anthony’s experience in dozens of complex civil trials is especially well-suited for the Superior Court bench, which handles mostly civil cases. He is rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” or “Well Qualified” for this position by five bar associations, including the King County Bar. In his community, Anthony works with homeless youth and addresses problems in access to justice. His service to the legal community includes serving as the first LGBT President in our State Bar’s 125-year history. Anthony was raised in southwest Washington in a multi-ethnic household with working class parents. He lives in Seattle with his husband Terry, where they raised two children. [1][2] |
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| —Anthony Gipe (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. Kristin Richardson defeated Anthony Gipe in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 52.[3]
| King County Superior Court, Position 52 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristin Richardson |
53.06% | 410,437 |
| Anthony Gipe | 46.94% | 363,146 |
| Total Votes | 773,583 | |
| 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
