Dave Neupert
Dave Neupert was a candidate for the Position 2 seat on the Clallam County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Neupert provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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Dave Neupert knows how critical it is that a Superior Court judge has broad and diverse experience in both criminal and civil matters. His passion for justice, strong listening skills and sensitivity to cultural norms are characteristics that are needed on the bench. His goal is to remove barriers to justice and to eliminate bias in the court. Dave also believes in our community. He appreciates the value of our therapeutic courts, including drug court and mental health court. As a Superior Court judge he will work to establish a much needed Veteran's Court. Dave is rated "exceptionally well-qualified" by several state-wide specialty and minority bar associations and has practiced law in Clallam County for over 25 years. His trial experience is extensive, having tried numerous jury trials, bench trials, administrative law hearings, and appeals. In private practice he specializes in municipal law, personal injury, real estate, employment and probate litigation. Dave managed the Public Defender's office for four years while carrying a full, adult felony caseload. Most notably, he was one of two defense attorneys involved with an aggravated murder capital case and, for several years was the only "death penalty qualified" attorney in Clallam County.[1][2] |
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| —Dave Neupert (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. Brian Paul Coughenour defeated Dave Neupert in the Clallam Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 2.[3]
| Clallam County Superior Court, Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Brian Paul Coughenour |
52.51% | 17,805 |
| Dave Neupert | 47.49% | 16,105 |
| Total Votes | 33,910 | |
| 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
