Kristin Richardson
Kristin Richardson was a judge for Department 52 of the King County Superior Court in Washington. She left office on February 1, 2025.
Richardson won re-election for the Department 52 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. Kristin Richardson (Nonpartisan) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Richardson in this election.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2020)
General election
The general election was canceled. Kristin Richardson (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. Kristin Richardson defeated Anthony Gipe in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 52.[1]
| King County Superior Court, Position 52 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristin Richardson |
53.06% | 410,437 |
| Anthony Gipe | 46.94% | 363,146 |
| Total Votes | 773,583 | |
| 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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Kristin Richardson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kristin Richardson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Richardson provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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The King County Bar Association and Washington Women Lawyers have rated Kristin Richardson as “Exceptionally Well Qualified,” their highest rating and the highest in this race. The GLBT (Q Law) Bar Association and Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee also rate her “Exceptionally Well Qualified.” The citizens of King County deserve to have judges presiding over trials who have extensive trial experience. Having done more than 100 Superior Court jury trials, civil and criminal, Kristin offers unmatched courtroom experience and a lifelong record of public service. She has handled many of the most serious cases to come through the courthouse doors. Known for her legal knowledge, fairness, and compassion, Kristin will be a judge who treats everyone with respect and ensures that all participants are heard. Kristin has dedicated her career to standing as the voice for vulnerable and disenfranchised victims and witnesses who have no one to speak for them. She is passionate about providing access to justice for everyone. Kristin has strong bipartisan support. She has earned the respect and endorsements of the incumbent retiring from this position, Supreme Court justices, elected officials, more than 40 judges, dozens of civil and criminal defense attorneys, and many more.[2][3] |
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| —Kristin Richardson (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
