David Greenspan
David Greenspan was a candidate for the Position 14 seat on the King County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Greenspan provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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Should justice only belong to the one percent? These are your courts. As a judge pro tem, I strive to give everyone the opportunity to be heard. As an attorney, I've zealously defended immigrants, Occupy and Black Lives Matter protesters, and dozens of marginalized citizens. I've also dedicated hundreds of hours to helping people in need, from landlord/tenant disputes to employment discrimination. As the candidate in this race with the most experience running a busy trial court, I believe social justice is critical in every case. I am committed to deciding every issue on its merits, and will work diligently to keep our courtrooms open and transparent. I've lived in King County for 25 years and have seen it become more expensive, diverse, and populated than ever. But some things haven't changed: law enforcement lacks much needed accountability, and too many citizens lack trust in the system meant to protect them. It's time to put people first, and focus on restoration, not retribution. The courtroom is the front line of social justice. We need judges who truly believe in equal justice for everyone.[1][2] |
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| —David Greenspan (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. Nicole Gaines Phelps defeated David Greenspan in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 14.[3]
| King County Superior Court, Position 14 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Nicole Gaines Phelps |
79.31% | 621,163 |
| David Greenspan | 20.69% | 162,057 |
| Total Votes | 783,220 | |
| 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
