Dominique Jinhong
Dominique Jinhong was a candidate for the Position 5 seat on the Pierce County Superior Court in Washington. She was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Jinhong participated in Ballotpedia's 2016 survey of local judicial candidates. The following sections display her responses to the survey questions. When asked what non-judicial legal experience qualifies her to be a judge, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | MY 18-YEAR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND MY COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP SETS ME APART FROM MY OPPONENT. I GIVE OF MYSELF, MY TIME, AND MY EXPERTISE EVERY DAY, WHETHER THAT BE IN MENTORING YOUNG ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS TO DRAFTING POLICY FOR THE STATE BAR (WSBA) ON THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN WASHINGTON, TO TRANSITIONING VETERANS FROM THE MILITARY IN TO THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. I AM HELPING TO WEAVE THE FABRIC OF THIS COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVANT LEADERSHIP. I HAVE THE BROADEST AND MOST BALANCED EXPERIENCE OF ANY CANDIDATE, COMING FORWARD WITH SPECIALTIES IN COMPLEX CIVIL, CRIMINAL, NON-PROFIT, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND MILITARY LAW.[1][2] | ” |
When asked why she was running for this particular court seat, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | PIERCE COUNTY CITIZENS DESERVE A JUDGE WHO HAS THE MOST BALANCED EXPERIENCE AND PROVEN JUDICIAL TEMPERAMENT. CITIZENS DESERVE A LEADER WHO IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY.[1][2] | ” |
When asked to identify one judge, past or present, who she admires, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | JUDGE RICHARD "CORK" HICKS.[1][2] | ” |
When asked about her primary concern regarding today's judicial system in her state, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND UNMET CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS.[1][2] | ” |
Additional themes
Jinhong provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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It’s important that our Superior Court Judges are fair and balanced. Having 18 years of robust criminal and civil trial practice as a Deputy Prosecutor, civil rights, and Special Assistant US Attorney, I have the most balanced experience. As an Industrial Appeals Judge, I treat everyone who enters my courtroom with dignity and respect. I have dedicated my life to public service, and believe that my depth and breadth of experience uniquely qualifies me to serve as Judge. Members of our local bar associations agree. I’ve been rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Veteran’s, Qlaw, Joint Asian, and Loren Miller Bar Associations – the highest rated candidate in this race. As a US Army JAG Officer and Deputy Prosecutor, I understand the court’s role in keeping our community safe. I prosecuted felony sexual assault and domestic violence cases, and have worked to protect the rights of victims at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. Endorsed by 24 Judges, 17 bi-partisan Elected Officials, and numerous community leaders, scholars, and organizations – including Tacoma Police, the Firefighters of Tacoma, Orting, East, West & Central Pierce, and Mt. Rainier Emergency Physicians.[3][2] |
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| —Dominique Jinhong (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. Shelly Speir defeated Dominique Jinhong in the Pierce Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 5.[4]
| Pierce County Superior Court, Position 5 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Shelly Speir |
62.26% | 176,432 |
| Dominique Jinhong | 37.74% | 106,950 |
| Total Votes | 283,382 | |
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ballotpedia's local judicial candidate survey, 2016, "Dominique Jinhong's Responses," September 16, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
- ↑ 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
