Brian Wasankari (Pierce County Superior Court Position 15, Washington, candidate 2024)

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Brian Wasankari

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Pierce County Superior Court Position 15

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Curtis Senior High School

Bachelor's

Washington State University, 1995

Law

University of Washington, 1998

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army Reserve

Personal

Birthplace

Tacoma, WA

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Campaign website

Brian Wasankari ran for election to the Pierce County Superior Court Position 15 in Washington. Wasankari was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Wasankari completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brian Wasankari provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 11, 2024:

• Birth place: Tacoma, Washington
• High school: Curtis Senior High School
• Bachelor's: Washington State University, 1995
• J.D.: University of Washington, 1998
• Military service: United States Army Reserve
• Profession: Attorney
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Restore Justice According to Law, not Politics
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Pierce County Superior Court Position 15

Ingrid McLeod and Brian Wasankari ran in the general election for Pierce County Superior Court Position 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Ingrid McLeod (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brian Wasankari (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Pierce County Superior Court Position 15

John Austin, Ingrid McLeod, and Brian Wasankari ran in the primary for Pierce County Superior Court Position 15 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	John Austin (Nonpartisan)
		Ingrid McLeod (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brian Wasankari (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brian Wasankari completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wasankari's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Tacoma and have lived in Pierce County most of my life. I've served as a Pierce County Deputy Prosecutor for nearly a quarter century and continue to serve as an Army Reserve Judge Advocate. I've practiced criminal and civil law and represented clients large and small. I know our community and understand our problems and promise.

I've seen firsthand the damage done when recidivists pending serious charges are released before trial despite significant public safety concerns or when violent juvenile offenders face insufficient consequences. Everyone deserves to be safe, and all are entitled to justice -including crime victims.

That means everyone deserves equal access to courts and fair treatment before them. It requires that people who have behaved similarly be treated similarly, and that outcomes not vary based on immutable characteristics or political considerations. If given the privilege to serve you as Superior Court judge, I will do my utmost to ensure this.

I’ve been rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" for Superior Court Judge by the Washington State Veterans Bar Association and endorsed by law enforcement groups, including the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild and the Puyallup Police Association. I would be honored to have your vote. Let’s pursue justice through law, not politics. It’s our only path towards a safer, fairer Pierce County and the only one I’ll follow.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm running to restore justice. I've seen firsthand the damage done when recidivists pending serious charges are released before trial despite significant public safety concerns or when violent juvenile offenders face insufficient consequences. Everyone deserves to be safe, and all are entitled to justice -including crime victims. That means everyone deserves equal access to courts and fair treatment before them. It requires that people who have behaved similarly be treated similarly, and that outcomes not vary based on immutable characteristics or political considerations. If given the privilege to serve you as Superior Court judge, I will do my utmost to ensure this.
• I was born in Tacoma and have lived in Pierce County most of my life. I've served as a Pierce County Deputy Prosecutor for nearly a quarter century and continue to serve as an Army Reserve Judge Advocate. I've practiced criminal and civil law and represented clients large and small. I know our community and understand our problems and promise.
• I’ve been rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified "by the Washington State Veterans Bar Association and endorsed by Law Enforcement groups including the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild and the Puyallup Police Association.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Justice must be administered according to law, not politics. It’s our only path towards a safer, fairer Pierce County and the only one I’ll follow.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a lifeguard for four years.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

I want to ensure that justice is administered according to law unfettered by politics, and that those who behave similarly and treated similarly, regardless of immutable characteristics or political considerations.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I’ve been rated Exceptionally Well Qualified by the Washington State Veterans Bar Association and endorsed by Law Enforcement groups including the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild and the Puyallup Police Association. A complete list of endorsements will be available at our website.

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