David Keenan

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King County Superior Court Department 26
Tenure
Present officeholder
Term ends

2029

Elections and appointments
Last elected

August 6, 2024

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

See also: Washington local trial court judicial 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. 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
Green check mark transparent.png 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:

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]

—David Keenan (2016)

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Footnotes

  1. Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
  2. Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
  3. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.