Joely O'Rourke
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Joely O'Rourke is the Position 3 judge on the Lewis County Superior Court in Washington. She won the seat in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
O'Rourke provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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With well-balanced experience dedicated to public service as a Special Agent, Deputy Prosecutor and Public Defender, Joely O’Rourke is the right choice for Lewis County Superior Court Judge, Pos. 3. Known for her level temperament and ability to be thorough and fair, Joely has already sat as Pro Tem Commissioner in Lewis County Superior Court and Pro Tem Judge in Centralia Municipal Court. Joely is a native Washingtonian, and resides in Chehalis with her husband, Shane O’Rourke, and their son. Shane is also a local attorney and partner in Centralia Law Firm, Buzzard O’Rourke. Following the tragic events of 9/11, Joely was drawn to a position with NCIS, where she felt she could serve her country. As a Deputy Prosecutor with Lewis County, Joely handled some of the most serious cases and assured offenders were held accountable. As a Public Defender, Joely is responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of those charged with criminal offenses. Joely has served our community with Integrity. As a Superior Court Judge, she will continue to dedicate her career to public service. She will always uphold the Constitution, and ensure due process and fairness for all citizens of Lewis County.[1][2] |
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| —Joely O'Rourke (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. Joely O'Rourke defeated Katherine Gulmert in the Lewis Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 3.[3]
| Lewis County Superior Court, Position 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joely O'Rourke |
71.55% | 20,771 |
| Katherine Gulmert | 28.45% | 8,258 |
| Total Votes | 29,029 | |
| 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
