Eric Newman (Washington)
Eric Newman was a candidate for the Position 44 seat on the King County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Newman earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Washington. He later received his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Newman is a private practice attorney and a judge pro tem for King County District Court.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Newman provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
| “ |
The King County Bar Association rates me “Exceptionally Well Qualified,” and I am the only candidate with a current trial practice and current judicial experience. I am a career trial attorney who has spent the last three years as a judge pro tempore, handling both criminal and civil cases. I am a nationally recognized trial instructor, having taught advocacy at Seattle University Law, Emory Law, and numerous programs for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. As a women's shelter volunteer and a judge who presides over domestic violence and protection order cases, I am committed to protecting vulnerable women in our community. As a veteran and son of a career soldier, I understand the unique challenges veterans and their families face and am committed to addressing them. As a former juvenile detention officer, I am sensitive to the needs of at-risk youth and dedicated to addressing racial inequalities in the justice system.[2][3] |
” |
| —Eric Newman (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. Cathy Moore defeated Eric Newman in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 44.[4]
| King Superior Court, Position 44 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cathy Moore |
55.55% | 431,407 |
| Eric Newman | 44.45% | 345,248 |
| Total Votes | 776,655 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Cathy Moore and Eric Newman defeated Jackson Schmidt in the King Superior Court nonpartisan primary for Position 44.[4]
| King Superior Court, Position 44 Nonpartisan Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Cathy Moore |
55.76% | 208,371 |
| Eric Newman |
36.39% | 135,970 |
| Jackson Schmidt | 7.85% | 29,353 |
| Total Votes | 373,694 | |
| Source: King County Elections, "August 2, 2016 Primary," accessed August 3, 2016 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
Endorsements
2016
Newman received the following endorsements in 2016:[5]
- State Rep. Steve Bergquist (D)
- Seattle Port Commissioner Stephanie Bowman
- King County Executive Dow Constantine
- Seattle Public Schools Board Director Jill Geary
- Seattle City Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Eric Newman for Judge, "About," accessed June 6, 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
- ↑ Eric Newman for Judge, "Endorsements," accessed June 6, 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
