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Dale Magneson
Dale Magneson was a candidate for the Position 5 seat on the Kitsap County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Magneson provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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The Judge in Position 5 was appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy when the previous Judge retired. This fall is the time for the people of Kitsap County to elect the Judge they choose to serve in this position. I ask for your vote to select me Judge for Position 5 in Kitsap County Superior Court. I was born, raised, and graduated from high school in Bremerton. Following military service and utilizing VA educational assistance, I concurrently worked the graveyard shift at PSNS while attending day classes at the University of Washington graduating with a B.A. in German with honors. Thereafter, I earned a J.D in Law from Brigham Young University. My law office has been in Silverdale 28 years and I am experienced representing clients in Kitsap Superior Court. My representation has included dependencies, divorces, paternities, parenting plans, relocations, child support modifications, custody issues, landlord and tenant issues, probating wills, and civil litigation involving business, real estate, and vehicles. My time, experience, and areas of practice in Kitsap County Superior Court qualify me for this position. I would be honored to receive your vote.[1][2] |
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| —Dale Magneson (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 Jeffrey Bassett defeated Dale Magneson in the Kitsap Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 5.[3]
| Kitsap County Superior Court, Position 5 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeffrey Bassett Incumbent |
52.67% | 55,181 |
| Dale Magneson | 47.33% | 49,578 |
| Total Votes | 104,759 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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See also
External links
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
