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David Keenan
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2029
David Keenan is a judge for Department 26 of the King County Superior Court in Washington. His current term ends on January 9, 2029.
Keenan won re-election for the Department 26 judge of the King County Superior Court in Washington outright in the primary on August 6, 2024, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2024)
Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. David Keenan (Nonpartisan) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Keenan received the following endorsements.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2020)
General election
The general election was canceled. David Keenan (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
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. David Keenan defeated John O'Rourke in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 26.[1]
| King County Superior Court, Position 26 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David Keenan |
76.25% | 588,115 |
| John O'Rourke | 23.75% | 183,142 |
| Total Votes | 771,257 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Keenan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
David Keenan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Keenan provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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I’m rated Exceptionally Well Qualified by multiple organizations, I’ve lived in King County for over 45 years, and look forward to putting my unique experience to work for our community as a judge. I was raised by a single mother on public assistance, dropped out of high school, and my first court appearance was as a juvenile defendant. Because of my experience with poverty and our justice system, I’m dedicated to eliminating disproportionality in our courts and providing justice for marginalized communities. As the only candidate with experience in every facet of our system, including over two decades combined legal and law enforcement experience, I’ll bring a unique perspective to the Superior Court. I’ve done a lot for our community with my second chance, but I can do more as a judge. I’m grateful for broad, bipartisan endorsements, including from the entire Washington State Supreme Court, former Governor and Attorney General Christine Gregoire, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, former Attorney General Rob McKenna, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Sheriff John Urquhart, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, and over 60 judges and elected officials. I’m also honored with numerous community endorsements, including the King County Labor Council, King County Democrats, and many others.[2][3] |
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| —David Keenan (2016) | ||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
- ↑ 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.
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
